IB ACIO General Awareness Practice 2025 – Solve 100 Questions & Avoid Common Mistakes

The Intelligence Bureau has announced the IB ACIO 2025 Exam Date which is scheduled take place on 16th, 17th, and 18th September 2025 to fill 3,717 vacancies. To help you prepare effectively, we have put together 100 practice questions focusing on the General Awareness section of the IB ACIO exam. These questions are created to make the candidates understant the expected difficulty level.

IB ACIO 2025 Exam Pattern

To prepare effectively for the exam, it’s important to understand the IB ACIO Exam Pattern. The selection process consists of three stages: Tier I (Objective Test), Tier II (Descriptive Test), and Tier III (Interview). Each stage is qualifying in nature, and candidates must clear all stages to be considered for final selection. Below is the detailed exam pattern for all tiers.

IB ACIO Tier-I Exam Pattern (Objective Type)

This is the first stage of the selection process and is a computer-based test (CBT) with multiple-choice questions.

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
Current Affairs	20	20
General Studies	20	20
Numerical Aptitude	20	20
Reasoning / Logical Aptitude	20	20
English Language	20	20
Total	100	100

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• Candidates must qualify this stage to appear for Tier-II.
• The IB ACIO Exam Tier 1 duration is 60 minutes.

IB ACIO Tier-II Exam Pattern (Descriptive Type)

Tier-II is a written descriptive exam designed to assess English writing skills.

Papers	Maximum Marks	Time
Essay	20
English comprehension	10
Long answer type questions (2 questions of 10 marks each on Current Affairs, Economics, Socio-political issues etc.	20
Total	50	1 Hour

• This paper is qualifying in nature but mandatory to proceed to the interview
• Focus is on grammar, clarity, coherence, and structure.
• The IB ACIO Exam Tier II duration is 1 hour.

IB ACIO Tier-III – Interview

The IB ACIO Tier-III stage is the personal interview, which plays an important role in the final selection process for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II posts.

Phase	Marks
Personal Interview	100

• The final merit list will be prepared based on performance in Tier-I + Tier-III.
• Tier-II must be cleared to qualify for the interview.

Common Mistakes to Avoid While Preparing for IB ACIO General Awareness

Many candidates lose marks in the General Awareness section due to a lack of structured preparation. Here are some common mistakes you should avoid to score better in the IB ACIO 2025 exam:

• Focus on current affairs from the last 8–10 months rather than relying on outdated information.
• Pay attention to topics related to national security, intelligence agencies, and geopolitics.
• Cover NCERT-based static GK, including History, Polity, Geography, and Culture, which form the foundation for many questions.
• Revise regularly to retain important facts and information.
• Practice with mock tests to identify weak areas and improve time management.
• Avoid blind guessing; use logic and elimination methods to minimize negative marking.

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IB ACIO General Awareness Practice Questions

To help you improve your preparation, here are 100 important General Awareness questions based on expected topics from IB ACIO 2025 Syllabus. These questions reflect the real exam level and focus on current events, static GK, and national security-related themes.

Q1. Who is the current Director of the Intelligence Bureau (as of 2025)?
A) Tapan Deka
B) Sanjay Kumar
C) Arvind Kumar
D) Ajit Doval
Correct Answer: A

Q2. What is the currency of Bangladesh?
A) Taka
B) Dinar
C) Rupee
D) Riyal
Correct Answer: A

Q3. The ‘Blue Revolution’ is related to:
A) Space technology
B) Fish production
C) Water conservation
D) Solar energy
Correct Answer: B

Q4. Who was the first woman IPS officer in India?
A) Kiran Bedi
B) Rani Gaidinliu
C) Aruna Asaf Ali
D) Indira Gandhi
Correct Answer: A

Q5. Intelligence Bureau works under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of Finance
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of External Affairs
Correct Answer: C

Q6. Article 370 of the Indian Constitution was abrogated in:
A) 2018
B) 2019
C) 2020
D) 2021
Correct Answer: B

Q7. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A) Prime Minister
B) Parliament
C) President
D) Supreme Court
Correct Answer: C

Q8. Operation Meghdoot is related to:
A) Siachen Glacier
B) Indo-China War
C) Kargil War
D) Demonetisation
Correct Answer: A

Q9. DRDO stands for:
A) Defence Research and Development Organization
B) Department of Research and Development Organization
C) Department of Railway Development Organisation
D) Development and Research Defence Organisation
Correct Answer: A

Q10. Which city is known as the “Silicon Valley of India”?
A) Hyderabad
B) Pune
C) Bengaluru
D) Chennai
Correct Answer: C

Q11. Who is the current National Security Advisor of India (2025)?
A) Ajit Doval
B) Samant Goel
C) Rajiv Gauba
D) S. Jaishankar
Correct Answer: A

Q12. The capital of Israel is:
A) Tel Aviv
B) Jerusalem
C) Haifa
D) Gaza
Correct Answer: B

Q13. Headquarters of the United Nations is located in:
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) New York
D) Washington D.C.
Correct Answer: C

Q14. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
A) Chief of Defence Staff
B) Prime Minister
C) President
D) Home Minister
Correct Answer: C

Q15. What is the full form of NIA?
A) National Intelligence Agency
B) National Investigation Agency
C) National Internal Agency
D) National Investigation Authority
Correct Answer: B

Q16. ‘Quit India Movement’ was launched in which year?
A) 1939
B) 1940
C) 1942
D) 1945
Correct Answer: C

Q17. Which country shares the longest border with India?
A) Pakistan
B) China
C) Bangladesh
D) Nepal
Correct Answer: C

Q18. The Intelligence Bureau was formed in which year?
A) 1875
B) 1887
C) 1894
D) 1901
Correct Answer: B

Q19. G-20 Summit 2023 was hosted by which country?
A) Indonesia
B) India
C) Brazil
D) Italy
Correct Answer: B

Q20. One unit of electricity is equal to:
A) 1 kWh
B) 100 kWh
C) 1000 W
D) 100 W
Correct Answer: A

Q21. Who is the current Chief of Army Staff (2025)?
A) General Manoj Pande
B) General Bipin Rawat
C) General Rakesh Kapoor
D) General Sanjay Chauhan
Correct Answer: A

Q22. Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon in:
A) June 2023
B) July 2023
C) August 2023
D) September 2023
Correct Answer: C

Q23. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as:
A) Father of the Nation
B) Iron Man of India
C) Missile Man of India
D) Architect of the Constitution
Correct Answer: B

Q24. The longest river in India is:
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Brahmaputra
D) Godavari
Correct Answer: A

Q25. Which of the following is a paramilitary force?
A) RAW
B) BSF
C) NIA
D) CBI
Correct Answer: B

Q26. NATO stands for:
A) National Atlantic Treaty Organization
B) North Atlantic Treaty Organization
C) National Alliance Treaty Organization
D) New Atlantic Treaty Organization
Correct Answer: B

Q27. What is the theme of Republic Day 2024?
A) Viksit Bharat
B) Digital India
C) Nari Shakti
D) Bharat @75
Correct Answer: A

Q28. Which Indian state shares its border with China?
A) Bihar
B) Sikkim
C) Punjab
D) Odisha
Correct Answer: B

Q29. The “Green Revolution” in India was associated with:
A) Wheat production
B) Milk production
C) Fish farming
D) Electricity generation
Correct Answer: A

Q30. The slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan” was given by:
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Lal Bahadur Shastri
D) Indira Gandhi
Correct Answer: C

Q31. The term ‘SIM’ in mobile phones stands for:
A) Subscriber Identity Module
B) Secure Internet Module
C) Simple ID Machine
D) Standard Interface Model
Correct Answer: A

Q32. Where is the Parliament of India located?
A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) New Delhi
D) Chennai
Correct Answer: C

Q33. Who is the head of RBI as of 2025?
A) Shaktikanta Das
B) Urjit Patel
C) Raghuram Rajan
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Correct Answer: A

Q34. Which Indian state has the highest population (as per latest data)?
A) Maharashtra
B) West Bengal
C) Bihar
D) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: D

Q35. Who presents the Union Budget in India?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Finance Minister
D) Home Minister
Correct Answer: C

Q36. The National Emergency under Article 352 can be declared due to:
A) External aggression or war
B) Financial instability
C) Internal disturbance
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: A

Q37. Who discovered the sea route to India?
A) Marco Polo
B) Ferdinand Magellan
C) Vasco da Gama
D) Columbus
Correct Answer: C

Q38. What is India’s rank in the Global Peace Index 2024?
A) 107
B) 116
C) 138
D) 144
Correct Answer: B

Q39. Which day is celebrated as National Voters’ Day in India?
A) 25th January
B) 26th January
C) 1st July
D) 15th August
Correct Answer: A

Q40. Where is the Intelligence Bureau headquarters located?
A) Mumbai
B) Hyderabad
C) New Delhi
D) Bengaluru
Correct Answer: C

Q41. Who is the current Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in 2025, and which landmark initiative did he spearhead to improve tri-service coordination?
A) General Anil Chauhan – Theatre Commands
B) General Bipin Rawat – Modernization Drive
C) General Manoj Pande – Strategic Missile Program
D) General V.K. Singh – Defence Procurement Reforms
Correct Answer: A.

Q42. The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) in India primarily deals with which area of intelligence?
A) Cyber and technical intelligence
B) Human intelligence
C) Counter-terrorism operations
D) Border surveillance only
Correct Answer: A

Q43. The “Chabahar Port” development in Iran is strategically important to India. Which Indian ministry oversees its investment, and what is its primary geopolitical objective?
A) Ministry of Defence – Naval access
B) Ministry of External Affairs – Trade connectivity with Afghanistan
C) Ministry of Commerce – Export hub for Gujarat
D) Ministry of Shipping – International port competition
Correct Answer: B

Q44. Which of the following UN Security Council resolutions primarily addresses counter-terrorism, and what year was it adopted?
A) Resolution 1373 – 2001
B) Resolution 1540 – 2004
C) Resolution 1820 – 2008
D) Resolution 2249 – 2015
Correct Answer: A

Q45. Which of the following is India’s only tri-services command?
A) Northern Command
B) Western Command
C) Andaman & Nicobar Command
D) Eastern Command
Correct Answer: C

Q46. The “National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)” was established primarily for what purpose, and under which ministry?
A) Cybersecurity – Ministry of Electronics
B) Counter-terrorism – Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Defence intelligence – Ministry of Defence
D) Border management – Ministry of External Affairs
Correct Answer: B

Q47. Which of the following Indian rivers is part of the Indo-Bangladesh water-sharing discussions, and what is the status of the Teesta agreement?
A) Ganga – Farakka Barrage Agreement 1996
B) Teesta – Teesta water sharing negotiations (pending/unsolved)
C) Brahmaputra – Brahmaputra Treaty 1992
D) Yamuna – Indus Water Treaty 1960
Correct Answer: B

Q48. Who heads the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) of India, and what is its primary mandate?
A) National Security Advisor – Strategic policy formulation and coordination
B) Defence Secretary – Military operations oversight
C) Prime Minister – Cabinet security briefings
D) Home Secretary – Internal intelligence coordination
Correct Answer: A

Q49. The “Atal Tunnel” in Himachal Pradesh holds strategic significance. Which pass/highway does it bypass, and what was the primary purpose of its construction?
A) Rohtang Pass – Ensure year-round connectivity and strategic access
B) Leh-Manali Highway – Tourism development
C) NH-44 – Trade facilitation
D) Srinagar-Leh Highway – Flood mitigation
Correct Answer: A

Q50. The “Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)” come under the administrative control of which ministry?
A) Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Prime Minister’s Office
D) Ministry of Law & Justice
Correct Answer: B

Q51. The “Pralay” missile developed by India belongs to which category, and what is its primary purpose?
A) Short-range ballistic missile – Tactical battlefield operations
B) Surface-to-air missile – Air defense
C) Anti-ship missile – Naval deterrence
D) Intercontinental ballistic missile – Strategic deterrence
Correct Answer: A

Q52. The “Project 75I” of India focuses on which sector, and what is its strategic importance?
A) Submarine manufacturing – Enhancing undersea warfare capabilities
B) Fighter jet development – Air superiority
C) Cybersecurity – Protect critical infrastructure
D) Satellite navigation – Defence communications
Correct Answer: A. (Project-75I progress and procurement negotiations are current as of 2025.)

Q53. The BRICS summit in 2025 is being hosted by which member country, and what is the main agenda related to global finance?
A) India – New development bank funding for sustainable projects
B) China – Trade liberalization in Asia-Pacific
C) Brazil – New development bank funding for sustainable projects and chairing events in Rio de Janeiro
D) Russia – Energy security and oil supply coordination
Correct Answer: C.

Q54. The “Kali Puja and Diwali” overlap is primarily observed in which Indian state, and what is the historical reason for this celebration?
A) West Bengal – Worship of Goddess Kali alongside Diwali lamps
B) Tamil Nadu – Harvest festival synchronization
C) Gujarat – Regional trade festival
D) Punjab – Autumn harvest celebration
Correct Answer: A

Q55. The “Indus Waters Treaty” was signed between India and Pakistan in which year, and what is its primary objective?
A) 1960 – Allocation and management of Indus river basin waters
B) 1972 – Flood control collaboration
C) 1985 – Hydropower sharing
D) 1950 – Irrigation rights and land reclamation
Correct Answer: A

Q56. Which Indian national park is famous for the Asiatic lion, and what is its unique conservation achievement?
A) Gir National Park – Sole habitat of Asiatic lions and successful population recovery
B) Ranthambore – Tiger relocation program
C) Kaziranga – One-horned rhinoceros protection
D) Sundarbans – Mangrove tiger conservation
Correct Answer: A

Q57. Operation Greens was launched to stabilize prices of which commodities, and under which ministry?
A) Tomato, Onion, Potato – Ministry of Food Processing Industries
B) Wheat and Rice – Ministry of Agriculture
C) Pulses – Ministry of Consumer Affairs
D) Fruits – Ministry of Commerce
Correct Answer: A

Q58. The “One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG)” initiative is spearheaded by which country, and what is its goal?
A) India – Global renewable energy grid for solar power
B) China – Belt & Road energy collaboration
C) USA – International energy exchange program
D) Germany – EU-wide solar energy project
Correct Answer: A

Q59. Which of the following Acts governs India’s counter-terrorism framework, and when was it enacted?
A) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act – 1967
B) Prevention of Money Laundering Act – 2002
C) National Security Act – 1980
D) Official Secrets Act – 1923
Correct Answer: A

Q60. The “INS Vikramaditya” aircraft carrier was procured from which country, and what is its primary aircraft complement?
A) Russia – MiG-29K fighter jets and helicopters
B) USA – F/A-18 Hornets
C) France – Rafale-M and naval helicopters
D) UK – Sea Harriers
Correct Answer: A

Q61. Which Indian city hosts the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Secretariat?
A) Kathmandu
B) New Delhi
C) Dhaka
D) Colombo
Correct Answer: A

Q62. The National Security Act (NSA) of India empowers the government to detain a person for how long without filing charges?
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 12 months
D) 18 months
Correct Answer: C

Q63. Which constitutional amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India, and what year was it enacted?
A) 101st Amendment – 2016
B) 99th Amendment – 2014
C) 102nd Amendment – 2018
D) 95th Amendment – 2010
Correct Answer: A

Q64. India’s “Agni-V” missile is categorized as which type, and what is its maximum range?
A) Intercontinental ballistic missile – 5,000+ km
B) Short-range ballistic missile – 700 km
C) Surface-to-air missile – 150 km
D) Cruise missile – 1,000 km
Correct Answer: A

Q65. Which Indian state launched the “Mo Bus” public transport system, and what is its unique feature?
A) Odisha – App-based real-time tracking and smart ticketing
B) Karnataka – Electric bus fleet
C) Tamil Nadu – Solar-powered buses
D) Maharashtra – Metro-bus integration
Correct Answer: A

Q66. The “COVAX” initiative aims to provide equitable access to vaccines. Which global organization leads/supports it?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) UNICEF
C) World Bank
D) GAVI Alliance (co-lead with WHO and CEPI)
Correct Answer: D

Q67. India’s “Chandrayaan-3” mission achieved a soft landing on which lunar region, and what is the significance?
A) South Pole – First-ever soft landing near the lunar south pole
B) Mare Imbrium – Lunar water detection
C) Oceanus Procellarum – Mineral mapping
D) Sea of Tranquility – Historical Apollo site research
Correct Answer: A

Q68. The “Swachh Bharat Mission” focuses on which sector, and what year was it launched?
A) Sanitation and hygiene – 2014
B) Renewable energy – 2015
C) Rural electrification – 2016
D) Water conservation – 2013
Correct Answer: A

Q69. Which Indian institute developed the “Varunastra” torpedo, and what is its primary use?
A) DRDO – Anti-submarine warfare
B) BHEL – Coastal defense
C) HAL – Anti-aircraft deployment
D) ISRO – Space-based maritime surveillance
Correct Answer: A

Q70. The “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana” is aimed at which objective, and when was it launched?
A) Financial inclusion – 2014
B) Rural employment – 2015
C) Health insurance – 2016
D) Digital literacy – 2013
Correct Answer: A

Q71. India’s “Rashtriya Raksha University” is primarily focused on which field, and when was it established?
A) National security and police education – 2009
B) International diplomacy – 2012
C) Cybersecurity research – 2015
D) Intelligence training – 2010
Correct Answer: A

Q72. Which Indian city is known for hosting the “DefExpo,” and what is the main purpose of the event?
A) Gandhinagar – Showcase defence equipment and technologies
B) New Delhi – Civil aviation exhibition
C) Bengaluru – Aerospace tech fair
D) Mumbai – Maritime security expo
Correct Answer: A

Q73. The “India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship” was signed in which year, and what is its key provision?
A) 1950 – Open border and mutual cooperation
B) 1960 – Trade facilitation
C) 1972 – Defence cooperation
D) 1980 – Water-sharing arrangements
Correct Answer: A

Q74. India’s “Tejas” fighter aircraft belongs to which category/generation, and which organisation designed it?
A) Light combat aircraft, 4th generation – HAL (in collaboration with ADA/DRDO)
B) Medium combat aircraft, 4.5 generation – DRDO
C) Heavy fighter jet, 5th generation – HAL
D) Naval fighter aircraft, 4th generation – ISRO
Correct Answer: A

Q75. The “Sagarmala Project” aims to develop which sector, and what is its primary economic benefit?
A) Ports and waterways – Boost maritime trade and logistics efficiency
B) Railways – Freight efficiency
C) Aviation – International cargo transport
D) Roadways – Coastal connectivity
Correct Answer: A

Q76. The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) headquarters is located in which country, and what is its main goal?
A) Mauritius – Promote regional cooperation and sustainable development
B) India – Security coordination
C) South Africa – Maritime trade monitoring
D) Sri Lanka – Disaster management collaboration
Correct Answer: A

Q77. India’s “Project Mausam” focuses on which objective, and which ministry manages it?
A) Cultural and maritime heritage revival – Ministry of Culture
B) Renewable energy mapping – Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
C) Coastal security – Ministry of Defence
D) Fisheries development – Ministry of Fisheries
Correct Answer: A

Q78. The “Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana” targets which sector, and how many beneficiaries were covered by 2025?
A) LPG connections for households – Over 10 crore families
B) Solar energy provision – 6 crore families
C) Drinking water supply – 5 crore families
D) Sanitation coverage – 8 crore households

Correct Answer: A

Q79. The “INS Arihant” is India’s first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine. Which reactor technology powers it?
A) Pressurized water reactor (PWR) – Nuclear propulsion
B) Boiling water reactor – Conventional propulsion
C) Fast breeder reactor – Strategic deterrence
D) Liquid metal reactor – Experimental propulsion
Correct Answer: A

Q80. The “INS Chakra” is leased from which country, and what type of submarine is it?
A) Russia – Nuclear-powered attack submarine
B) USA – Diesel-electric submarine
C) France – Ballistic missile submarine
D) UK – Conventional attack submarine
Correct Answer: A

Q81. The “Operation Samudra Setu” was launched in response to which global event, and what was its primary objective?
A) COVID-19 pandemic – Repatriation of Indian citizens stranded abroad
B) Nepal earthquake – Disaster relief
C) Gulf War – Strategic evacuation
D) Cyclone Fani – Humanitarian aid
Correct Answer: A

Q82. Which Indian city hosts the “National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC),” and what is its primary function?
A) New Delhi – Monitor and analyze cyber threats nationwide
B) Bengaluru – IT infrastructure development
C) Hyderabad – Space-based cybersecurity
D) Pune – Military cyber operations
Correct Answer: A

Q83. India’s “SHAKTI-2025” military exercise was conducted with which country, and what was its focus?
A) USA – Naval operations in the Indo-Pacific
B) Bangladesh – Riverine border security
C) France – Joint operations in sub-conventional / mountain environment (Indo-French SHAKTI)
D) Russia – Strategic air defence
Correct Answer: C. (Indo-French SHAKTI 2025 editions focused on sub-conventional and mountain/operational interoperability)

Q84. Which Indian national park is the habitat of the Snow Leopard, and what is its altitude range?
A) Hemis National Park, Ladakh – 3,000–6,000 meters
B) Kaziranga National Park – 50–100 meters
C) Gir National Park – 50–300 meters
D) Sundarbans – Sea level to 10 meters
Correct Answer: A

Q85. The “Kali Linux” tool is primarily used for what purpose, and which sector benefits most from it?
A) Penetration testing and cybersecurity – IT security professionals
B) Data analytics – Corporate analytics teams
C) Cloud computing – Cloud infrastructure
D) Software development – App developers
Correct Answer: A

Q86. The “Global AI Summit 2025” hosted by India focuses on which key objective?
A) AI ethics, governance, and innovation in emerging technologies
B) Military AI applications exclusively
C) AI in agriculture only
D) AI for e-commerce expansion
Correct Answer: A

Q87. India’s “Project DANTAK” is managed by which organization, and what is its main objective?
A) Border Roads Organisation – Infrastructure development in Bhutan
B) Ministry of Defence – Military installations
C) NHAI – National highways in northeastern states
D) ISRO – Satellite communication
Correct Answer: A

Q88. The “Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)” was launched in 2019 by which Indian authority, and what is its aim?
A) Ministry of External Affairs – Maritime security and sustainable ocean governance
B) Ministry of Defence – Naval exercises only
C) Ministry of Fisheries – Fisheries trade expansion
D) Ministry of Shipping – Coastal infrastructure development
Correct Answer: A

Q89. Which Indian mission focuses on early warning and disaster preparedness for earthquakes/tsunamis?
A) Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) – Monitors seismic activity and issues alerts
B) NDMA – Only post-disaster relief
C) NDRF – Rescue operations only
D) IMD – Weather monitoring exclusively
Correct Answer: A

Q90. India’s “Agni Prime” missile is classified as which type, and what is its range?
A) Intermediate-range ballistic missile – 1,000–2,000 km
B) Short-range missile – 300–500 km
C) Long-range missile – 5,000+ km
D) Cruise missile – 1,200 km
Correct Answer: A

Q91. Which Indian agency is primarily responsible for coordinating evacuation operations such as Vande Bharat, Operation Ganga, and Operation Kaveri, ensuring the safety of citizens abroad during crises?
A) Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Ministry of External Affairs
D) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

Correct Answer: C

Q92. The “National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)” primarily integrates data from which of the following sectors?
A) Banking, telecommunications, immigration, and taxation
B) Agriculture, education, and health records
C) Defence manufacturing only
D) Meteorology and disaster management
Correct Answer: A

Q93. Which Indian university is dedicated solely to police and security studies?
A) Rashtriya Raksha University – Gandhinagar, Gujarat
B) Jawaharlal Nehru University – New Delhi
C) National Law University – Delhi
D) IIT – Bombay
Correct Answer: A

Q94. India’s “INS Visakhapatnam” belongs to which class of warships, and what is its primary role?
A) Visakhapatnam-class destroyer – Surface warfare and air defence
B) Kolkata-class destroyer – Anti-submarine warfare only
C) Kamorta-class corvette – Coastal patrol only
D) Shivalik-class frigate – Logistic support only
Correct Answer: A

Q95. The “Pradhan Mantri Digital Saksharta Abhiyan” (PMDSA) targets which sector, and what is its aim?
A) Digital literacy – Empower citizens with basic digital skills
B) Cybersecurity – Train IT professionals
C) Software development – Build government apps
D) Cloud computing – Remote infrastructure
Correct Answer: A

Q96. The Siachen Glacier, known as the world’s highest battlefield, is located in which mountain range?
A) Karakoram Range
B) Himalayas
C) Pir Panjal Range
D) Zanskar Range
Correct Answer: A

Q97. India’s “INS Kavaratti” is classified under which type of vessel, and what is its primary mission?
A) Anti-submarine warfare corvette – Coastal and offshore security
B) Submarine – Nuclear deterrence
C) Frigate – Long-range naval deployment
D) Destroyer – Fleet command
Correct Answer: A

Q98. The headquarters of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is located in which city?
A) Shimla
B) New Delhi
C) Leh
D) Dehradun
Correct Answer: B

Q99. India’s “Pragati” initiative is linked to which sector, and what does it aim to improve?
A) Government e-governance – Streamline grievance redressal and project monitoring
B) Renewable energy – Solar efficiency
C) Defence logistics – Supply chain
D) Health – Patient tracking
Correct Answer: A

Q100. The “INS Satpura” belongs to which class, and what is its unique capability?
A) Shivalik-class frigate – Stealth features and multi-role combat capability
B) Kolkata-class destroyer – Anti-missile defense
C) Kamorta-class corvette – Anti-submarine warfare only
D) Nilgiri-class frigate – Training purposes
Correct Answer: A

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