{"id":68821,"date":"2025-09-15T17:44:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T12:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=68821"},"modified":"2025-09-15T17:45:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T12:15:31","slug":"ib-acio-general-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ib-acio-general-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"IB ACIO General Awareness Practice 2025 \u2013 Solve 100 Questions &amp; Avoid Common Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ib-acio-general-awareness\/#IB_ACIO_2025_Exam_Pattern\" >IB ACIO 2025 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ib-acio-general-awareness\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_While_Preparing_for_IB_ACIO_General_Awareness\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid While Preparing for IB ACIO General Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ib-acio-general-awareness\/#IB_ACIO_General_Awareness_Practice_Questions\" >IB ACIO General Awareness Practice Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ib-acio-general-awareness\/#IB_ACIO_FAQs\" >IB ACIO FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ib-acio-general-awareness\/#Recommended_Readings\" >Recommended Readings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>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 <strong>3,717 vacancies<\/strong>. To help you prepare effectively, we have put together 100 practice questions focusing on the <strong>General Awareness<\/strong> section of the IB ACIO exam. These questions are created to make the candidates understant the expected difficulty level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ib-acio-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free IB ACIO Mock Tests<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ib-acio-2025-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IB_ACIO_2025_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>IB ACIO 2025 Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare effectively for the exam, it\u2019s important to understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ib-acio-exam-pattern\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IB ACIO Exam Pattern<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ib-acio-tier-i-exam-pattern-objective-type\"><strong>IB ACIO Tier-I Exam Pattern (Objective Type)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first stage of the selection process and is a computer-based test (CBT) with multiple-choice questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Studies<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Numerical Aptitude<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning \/ Logical Aptitude<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong>: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates must qualify this stage to appear for Tier-II.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IB ACIO Exam Tier 1 duration is 60 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ib-acio-tier-ii-exam-pattern-descriptive-type\"><strong>IB ACIO Tier-II Exam Pattern (Descriptive Type)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tier-II is a written descriptive exam designed to assess English writing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Papers<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Essay<\/td><td>20<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English comprehension<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long answer type questions (2 questions of 10 marks each on Current Affairs, Economics, Socio-political issues etc.&nbsp;<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>50<\/td><td><strong>1 Hour<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This paper is qualifying in nature but mandatory to proceed to the interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus is on grammar, clarity, coherence, and structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IB ACIO Exam Tier II duration is 1 hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ib-acio-tier-iii-interview\"><strong>IB ACIO Tier-III \u2013 Interview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal Interview<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The final merit list will be prepared based on performance in&nbsp;<strong>Tier-I + Tier-III<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tier-II must be cleared to qualify for the interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ib-acio\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore all IB ACIO  Courses Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-mistakes-to-avoid-while-preparing-for-ib-acio-general-awareness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_While_Preparing_for_IB_ACIO_General_Awareness\"><\/span>Common Mistakes to Avoid While Preparing for IB ACIO General Awareness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ib-acio\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IB ACIO<\/a> 2025 exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on current affairs from the last 8\u201310 months rather than relying on outdated information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay attention to topics related to national security, intelligence agencies, and geopolitics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover NCERT-based static GK, including History, Polity, Geography, and Culture, which form the foundation for many questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise regularly to retain important facts and information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice with mock tests to identify weak areas and improve time management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid blind guessing; use logic and elimination methods to minimize negative marking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ib-acio-preparation-strategy\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IB ACIO Preparation Strategy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ib-acio-general-awareness-practice-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IB_ACIO_General_Awareness_Practice_Questions\"><\/span>IB ACIO General Awareness Practice Questions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you improve your preparation, here are 100 important General Awareness questions based on expected topics from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ib-acio-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IB ACIO 2025 Syllabus<\/a>. These questions reflect the real exam level and focus on current events, static GK, and national security-related themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1.<\/strong> Who is the current Director of the Intelligence Bureau (as of 2025)?<br>A) Tapan Deka<br>B) Sanjay Kumar<br>C) Arvind Kumar<br>D) Ajit Doval<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2.<\/strong> What is the currency of Bangladesh?<br>A) Taka<br>B) Dinar<br>C) Rupee<br>D) Riyal<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong> The \u2018Blue Revolution\u2019 is related to:<br>A) Space technology<br>B) Fish production<br>C) Water conservation<br>D) Solar energy<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4.<\/strong> Who was the first woman IPS officer in India?<br>A) Kiran Bedi<br>B) Rani Gaidinliu<br>C) Aruna Asaf Ali<br>D) Indira Gandhi<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5.<\/strong> Intelligence Bureau works under which ministry?<br>A) Ministry of Defence<br>B) Ministry of Finance<br>C) Ministry of Home Affairs<br>D) Ministry of External Affairs<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6.<\/strong> Article 370 of the Indian Constitution was abrogated in:<br>A) 2018<br>B) 2019<br>C) 2020<br>D) 2021<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q7.<\/strong> Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?<br>A) Prime Minister<br>B) Parliament<br>C) President<br>D) Supreme Court<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q8.<\/strong> Operation Meghdoot is related to:<br>A) Siachen Glacier<br>B) Indo-China War<br>C) Kargil War<br>D) Demonetisation<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q9.<\/strong> DRDO stands for:<br>A) Defence Research and Development Organization<br>B) Department of Research and Development Organization<br>C) Department of Railway Development Organisation<br>D) Development and Research Defence Organisation<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q10.<\/strong> Which city is known as the \u201cSilicon Valley of India\u201d?<br>A) Hyderabad<br>B) Pune<br>C) Bengaluru<br>D) Chennai<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q11.<\/strong> Who is the current National Security Advisor of India (2025)?<br>A) Ajit Doval<br>B) Samant Goel<br>C) Rajiv Gauba<br>D) S. Jaishankar<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q12.<\/strong> The capital of Israel is:<br>A) Tel Aviv<br>B) Jerusalem<br>C) Haifa<br>D) Gaza<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q13.<\/strong> Headquarters of the United Nations is located in:<br>A) Geneva<br>B) Paris<br>C) New York<br>D) Washington D.C.<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q14.<\/strong> Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?<br>A) Chief of Defence Staff<br>B) Prime Minister<br>C) President<br>D) Home Minister<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q15.<\/strong> What is the full form of NIA?<br>A) National Intelligence Agency<br>B) National Investigation Agency<br>C) National Internal Agency<br>D) National Investigation Authority<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ib-acio-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download IB ACIO Previous year papers Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q16.<\/strong> &#8216;Quit India Movement&#8217; was launched in which year?<br>A) 1939<br>B) 1940<br>C) 1942<br>D) 1945<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q17.<\/strong> Which country shares the longest border with India?<br>A) Pakistan<br>B) China<br>C) Bangladesh<br>D) Nepal<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q18.<\/strong> The Intelligence Bureau was formed in which year?<br>A) 1875<br>B) 1887<br>C) 1894<br>D) 1901<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q19.<\/strong> G-20 Summit 2023 was hosted by which country?<br>A) Indonesia<br>B) India<br>C) Brazil<br>D) Italy<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q20.<\/strong> One unit of electricity is equal to:<br>A) 1 kWh<br>B) 100 kWh<br>C) 1000 W<br>D) 100 W<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q21.<\/strong> Who is the current Chief of Army Staff (2025)?<br>A) General Manoj Pande<br>B) General Bipin Rawat<br>C) General Rakesh Kapoor<br>D) General Sanjay Chauhan<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q22.<\/strong> Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon in:<br>A) June 2023<br>B) July 2023<br>C) August 2023<br>D) September 2023<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q23.<\/strong> Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as:<br>A) Father of the Nation<br>B) Iron Man of India<br>C) Missile Man of India<br>D) Architect of the Constitution<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q24.<\/strong> The longest river in India is:<br>A) Ganga<br>B) Yamuna<br>C) Brahmaputra<br>D) Godavari<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q25.<\/strong> Which of the following is a paramilitary force?<br>A) RAW<br>B) BSF<br>C) NIA<br>D) CBI<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q26.<\/strong> NATO stands for:<br>A) National Atlantic Treaty Organization<br>B) North Atlantic Treaty Organization<br>C) National Alliance Treaty Organization<br>D) New Atlantic Treaty Organization<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q27.<\/strong> What is the theme of Republic Day 2024?<br>A) Viksit Bharat<br>B) Digital India<br>C) Nari Shakti<br>D) Bharat @75<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q28.<\/strong> Which Indian state shares its border with China?<br>A) Bihar<br>B) Sikkim<br>C) Punjab<br>D) Odisha<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q29.<\/strong> The \u201cGreen Revolution\u201d in India was associated with:<br>A) Wheat production<br>B) Milk production<br>C) Fish farming<br>D) Electricity generation<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q30.<\/strong> The slogan \u201cJai Jawan Jai Kisan\u201d was given by:<br>A) Mahatma Gandhi<br>B) Jawaharlal Nehru<br>C) Lal Bahadur Shastri<br>D) Indira Gandhi<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q31.<\/strong> The term \u2018SIM\u2019 in mobile phones stands for:<br>A) Subscriber Identity Module<br>B) Secure Internet Module<br>C) Simple ID Machine<br>D) Standard Interface Model<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q32.<\/strong> Where is the Parliament of India located?<br>A) Mumbai<br>B) Kolkata<br>C) New Delhi<br>D) Chennai<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q33.<\/strong> Who is the head of RBI as of 2025?<br>A) Shaktikanta Das<br>B) Urjit Patel<br>C) Raghuram Rajan<br>D) Nirmala Sitharaman<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q34.<\/strong> Which Indian state has the highest population (as per latest data)?<br>A) Maharashtra<br>B) West Bengal<br>C) Bihar<br>D) Uttar Pradesh<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q35.<\/strong> Who presents the Union Budget in India?<br>A) President<br>B) Prime Minister<br>C) Finance Minister<br>D) Home Minister<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q36.<\/strong> The National Emergency under Article 352 can be declared due to:<br>A) External aggression or war<br>B) Financial instability<br>C) Internal disturbance<br>D) All of the above<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q37.<\/strong> Who discovered the sea route to India?<br>A) Marco Polo<br>B) Ferdinand Magellan<br>C) Vasco da Gama<br>D) Columbus<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q38.<\/strong> What is India&#8217;s rank in the Global Peace Index 2024?<br>A) 107<br>B) 116<br>C) 138<br>D) 144<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q39.<\/strong> Which day is celebrated as National Voters\u2019 Day in India?<br>A) 25th January<br>B) 26th January<br>C) 1st July<br>D) 15th August<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q40.<\/strong> Where is the Intelligence Bureau headquarters located?<br>A) Mumbai<br>B) Hyderabad<br>C) New Delhi<br>D) Bengaluru<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q41.<\/strong> 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?<br>A) General Anil Chauhan \u2013 Theatre Commands<br>B) General Bipin Rawat \u2013 Modernization Drive<br>C) General Manoj Pande \u2013 Strategic Missile Program<br>D) General V.K. Singh \u2013 Defence Procurement Reforms<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q42.<\/strong> The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) in India primarily deals with which area of intelligence?<br>A) Cyber and technical intelligence<br>B) Human intelligence<br>C) Counter-terrorism operations<br>D) Border surveillance only<br><strong>Correct Answer: A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q43.<\/strong> The \u201cChabahar Port\u201d development in Iran is strategically important to India. Which Indian ministry oversees its investment, and what is its primary geopolitical objective?<br>A) Ministry of Defence \u2013 Naval access<br>B) Ministry of External Affairs \u2013 Trade connectivity with Afghanistan<br>C) Ministry of Commerce \u2013 Export hub for Gujarat<br>D) Ministry of Shipping \u2013 International port competition<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q44.<\/strong> Which of the following UN Security Council resolutions primarily addresses counter-terrorism, and what year was it adopted?<br>A) Resolution 1373 \u2013 2001<br>B) Resolution 1540 \u2013 2004<br>C) Resolution 1820 \u2013 2008<br>D) Resolution 2249 \u2013 2015<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q45.<\/strong> Which of the following is India\u2019s only tri-services command?<br>A) Northern Command<br>B) Western Command<br>C) Andaman &amp; Nicobar Command<br>D) Eastern Command<br><strong>Correct Answer: C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q46.<\/strong> The \u201cNational Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)\u201d was established primarily for what purpose, and under which ministry?<br>A) Cybersecurity \u2013 Ministry of Electronics<br>B) Counter-terrorism \u2013 Ministry of Home Affairs<br>C) Defence intelligence \u2013 Ministry of Defence<br>D) Border management \u2013 Ministry of External Affairs<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q47.<\/strong> Which of the following Indian rivers is part of the Indo-Bangladesh water-sharing discussions, and what is the status of the Teesta agreement?<br>A) Ganga \u2013 Farakka Barrage Agreement 1996<br>B) Teesta \u2013 Teesta water sharing negotiations (pending\/unsolved)<br>C) Brahmaputra \u2013 Brahmaputra Treaty 1992<br>D) Yamuna \u2013 Indus Water Treaty 1960<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q48.<\/strong> Who heads the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) of India, and what is its primary mandate?<br>A) National Security Advisor \u2013 Strategic policy formulation and coordination<br>B) Defence Secretary \u2013 Military operations oversight<br>C) Prime Minister \u2013 Cabinet security briefings<br>D) Home Secretary \u2013 Internal intelligence coordination<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q49.<\/strong> The \u201cAtal Tunnel\u201d in Himachal Pradesh holds strategic significance. Which pass\/highway does it bypass, and what was the primary purpose of its construction?<br>A) Rohtang Pass \u2013 Ensure year-round connectivity and strategic access<br>B) Leh-Manali Highway \u2013 Tourism development<br>C) NH-44 \u2013 Trade facilitation<br>D) Srinagar-Leh Highway \u2013 Flood mitigation<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q50.<\/strong> The \u201cCentral Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)\u201d come under the administrative control of which ministry?<br>A) Ministry of Defence<br>B) Ministry of Home Affairs<br>C) Prime Minister\u2019s Office<br>D) Ministry of Law &amp; Justice<br><strong>Correct Answer: B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q51.<\/strong> The \u201cPralay\u201d missile developed by India belongs to which category, and what is its primary purpose?<br>A) Short-range ballistic missile \u2013 Tactical battlefield operations<br>B) Surface-to-air missile \u2013 Air defense<br>C) Anti-ship missile \u2013 Naval deterrence<br>D) Intercontinental ballistic missile \u2013 Strategic deterrence<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q52.<\/strong> The \u201cProject 75I\u201d of India focuses on which sector, and what is its strategic importance?<br>A) Submarine manufacturing \u2013 Enhancing undersea warfare capabilities<br>B) Fighter jet development \u2013 Air superiority<br>C) Cybersecurity \u2013 Protect critical infrastructure<br>D) Satellite navigation \u2013 Defence communications<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A. (Project-75I progress and procurement negotiations are current as of 2025.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q53.<\/strong> The BRICS summit in 2025 is being hosted by which member country, and what is the main agenda related to global finance?<br>A) India \u2013 New development bank funding for sustainable projects<br>B) China \u2013 Trade liberalization in Asia-Pacific<br>C) Brazil \u2013 New development bank funding for sustainable projects and chairing events in Rio de Janeiro<br>D) Russia \u2013 Energy security and oil supply coordination<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q54.<\/strong> The \u201cKali Puja and Diwali\u201d overlap is primarily observed in which Indian state, and what is the historical reason for this celebration?<br>A) West Bengal \u2013 Worship of Goddess Kali alongside Diwali lamps<br>B) Tamil Nadu \u2013 Harvest festival synchronization<br>C) Gujarat \u2013 Regional trade festival<br>D) Punjab \u2013 Autumn harvest celebration<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q55.<\/strong> The \u201cIndus Waters Treaty\u201d was signed between India and Pakistan in which year, and what is its primary objective?<br>A) 1960 \u2013 Allocation and management of Indus river basin waters<br>B) 1972 \u2013 Flood control collaboration<br>C) 1985 \u2013 Hydropower sharing<br>D) 1950 \u2013 Irrigation rights and land reclamation<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q56.<\/strong> Which Indian national park is famous for the Asiatic lion, and what is its unique conservation achievement?<br>A) Gir National Park \u2013 Sole habitat of Asiatic lions and successful population recovery<br>B) Ranthambore \u2013 Tiger relocation program<br>C) Kaziranga \u2013 One-horned rhinoceros protection<br>D) Sundarbans \u2013 Mangrove tiger conservation<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q57.<\/strong> Operation Greens was launched to stabilize prices of which commodities, and under which ministry?<br>A) Tomato, Onion, Potato \u2013 Ministry of Food Processing Industries<br>B) Wheat and Rice \u2013 Ministry of Agriculture<br>C) Pulses \u2013 Ministry of Consumer Affairs<br>D) Fruits \u2013 Ministry of Commerce<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q58.<\/strong> The \u201cOne Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG)\u201d initiative is spearheaded by which country, and what is its goal?<br>A) India \u2013 Global renewable energy grid for solar power<br>B) China \u2013 Belt &amp; Road energy collaboration<br>C) USA \u2013 International energy exchange program<br>D) Germany \u2013 EU-wide solar energy project<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q59.<\/strong> Which of the following Acts governs India\u2019s counter-terrorism framework, and when was it enacted?<br>A) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act \u2013 1967<br>B) Prevention of Money Laundering Act \u2013 2002<br>C) National Security Act \u2013 1980<br>D) Official Secrets Act \u2013 1923<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q60.<\/strong> The \u201cINS Vikramaditya\u201d aircraft carrier was procured from which country, and what is its primary aircraft complement?<br>A) Russia \u2013 MiG-29K fighter jets and helicopters<br>B) USA \u2013 F\/A-18 Hornets<br>C) France \u2013 Rafale-M and naval helicopters<br>D) UK \u2013 Sea Harriers<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q61.<\/strong> Which Indian city hosts the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Secretariat?<br>A) Kathmandu<br>B) New Delhi<br>C) Dhaka<br>D) Colombo<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q62.<\/strong> The National Security Act (NSA) of India empowers the government to detain a person for how long without filing charges?<br>A) 3 months<br>B) 6 months<br>C) 12 months<br>D) 18 months<br><strong>Correct Answer: C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q63.<\/strong> Which constitutional amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India, and what year was it enacted?<br>A) 101st Amendment \u2013 2016<br>B) 99th Amendment \u2013 2014<br>C) 102nd Amendment \u2013 2018<br>D) 95th Amendment \u2013 2010<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q64.<\/strong> India\u2019s \u201cAgni-V\u201d missile is categorized as which type, and what is its maximum range?<br>A) Intercontinental ballistic missile \u2013 5,000+ km<br>B) Short-range ballistic missile \u2013 700 km<br>C) Surface-to-air missile \u2013 150 km<br>D) Cruise missile \u2013 1,000 km<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q65.<\/strong> Which Indian state launched the \u201cMo Bus\u201d public transport system, and what is its unique feature?<br>A) Odisha \u2013 App-based real-time tracking and smart ticketing<br>B) Karnataka \u2013 Electric bus fleet<br>C) Tamil Nadu \u2013 Solar-powered buses<br>D) Maharashtra \u2013 Metro-bus integration<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q66.<\/strong> The \u201cCOVAX\u201d initiative aims to provide equitable access to vaccines. Which global organization leads\/supports it?<br>A) World Health Organization (WHO)<br>B) UNICEF<br>C) World Bank<br>D) GAVI Alliance (co-lead with WHO and CEPI)<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q67.<\/strong> India\u2019s \u201cChandrayaan-3\u201d mission achieved a soft landing on which lunar region, and what is the significance?<br>A) South Pole \u2013 First-ever soft landing near the lunar south pole<br>B) Mare Imbrium \u2013 Lunar water detection<br>C) Oceanus Procellarum \u2013 Mineral mapping<br>D) Sea of Tranquility \u2013 Historical Apollo site research<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q68.<\/strong> The \u201cSwachh Bharat Mission\u201d focuses on which sector, and what year was it launched?<br>A) Sanitation and hygiene \u2013 2014<br>B) Renewable energy \u2013 2015<br>C) Rural electrification \u2013 2016<br>D) Water conservation \u2013 2013<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q69.<\/strong> Which Indian institute developed the \u201cVarunastra\u201d torpedo, and what is its primary use?<br>A) DRDO \u2013 Anti-submarine warfare<br>B) BHEL \u2013 Coastal defense<br>C) HAL \u2013 Anti-aircraft deployment<br>D) ISRO \u2013 Space-based maritime surveillance<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q70.<\/strong> The \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-jan-dhan-yojana\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana<\/a>\u201d is aimed at which objective, and when was it launched?<br>A) Financial inclusion \u2013 2014<br>B) Rural employment \u2013 2015<br>C) Health insurance \u2013 2016<br>D) Digital literacy \u2013 2013<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q71.<\/strong> India\u2019s \u201cRashtriya Raksha University\u201d is primarily focused on which field, and when was it established?<br>A) National security and police education \u2013 2009<br>B) International diplomacy \u2013 2012<br>C) Cybersecurity research \u2013 2015<br>D) Intelligence training \u2013 2010<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q72.<\/strong> Which Indian city is known for hosting the \u201cDefExpo,\u201d and what is the main purpose of the event?<br>A) Gandhinagar \u2013 Showcase defence equipment and technologies<br>B) New Delhi \u2013 Civil aviation exhibition<br>C) Bengaluru \u2013 Aerospace tech fair<br>D) Mumbai \u2013 Maritime security expo<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q73.<\/strong> The \u201cIndia-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship\u201d was signed in which year, and what is its key provision?<br>A) 1950 \u2013 Open border and mutual cooperation<br>B) 1960 \u2013 Trade facilitation<br>C) 1972 \u2013 Defence cooperation<br>D) 1980 \u2013 Water-sharing arrangements<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q74.<\/strong> India\u2019s \u201cTejas\u201d fighter aircraft belongs to which category\/generation, and which organisation designed it?<br>A) Light combat aircraft, 4th generation \u2013 HAL (in collaboration with ADA\/DRDO)<br>B) Medium combat aircraft, 4.5 generation \u2013 DRDO<br>C) Heavy fighter jet, 5th generation \u2013 HAL<br>D) Naval fighter aircraft, 4th generation \u2013 ISRO<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q75.<\/strong> The \u201cSagarmala Project\u201d aims to develop which sector, and what is its primary economic benefit?<br>A) Ports and waterways \u2013 Boost maritime trade and logistics efficiency<br>B) Railways \u2013 Freight efficiency<br>C) Aviation \u2013 International cargo transport<br>D) Roadways \u2013 Coastal connectivity<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q76.<\/strong> The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) headquarters is located in which country, and what is its main goal?<br>A) Mauritius \u2013 Promote regional cooperation and sustainable development<br>B) India \u2013 Security coordination<br>C) South Africa \u2013 Maritime trade monitoring<br>D) Sri Lanka \u2013 Disaster management collaboration<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q77.<\/strong> India\u2019s \u201cProject Mausam\u201d focuses on which objective, and which ministry manages it?<br>A) Cultural and maritime heritage revival \u2013 Ministry of Culture<br>B) Renewable energy mapping \u2013 Ministry of New &amp; Renewable Energy<br>C) Coastal security \u2013 Ministry of Defence<br>D) Fisheries development \u2013 Ministry of Fisheries<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q78. The \u201cPradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana\u201d targets which sector, and how many beneficiaries were covered by 2025?<br>A) LPG connections for households \u2013 Over 10 crore families<br>B) Solar energy provision \u2013 6 crore families<br>C) Drinking water supply \u2013 5 crore families<br>D) Sanitation coverage \u2013 8 crore households<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q79.<\/strong> The \u201cINS Arihant\u201d is India\u2019s first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine. Which reactor technology powers it?<br>A) Pressurized water reactor (PWR) \u2013 Nuclear propulsion<br>B) Boiling water reactor \u2013 Conventional propulsion<br>C) Fast breeder reactor \u2013 Strategic deterrence<br>D) Liquid metal reactor \u2013 Experimental propulsion<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q80.<\/strong> The \u201cINS Chakra\u201d is leased from which country, and what type of submarine is it?<br>A) Russia \u2013 Nuclear-powered attack submarine<br>B) USA \u2013 Diesel-electric submarine<br>C) France \u2013 Ballistic missile submarine<br>D) UK \u2013 Conventional attack submarine<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q81.<\/strong> The \u201cOperation Samudra Setu\u201d was launched in response to which global event, and what was its primary objective?<br>A) COVID-19 pandemic \u2013 Repatriation of Indian citizens stranded abroad<br>B) Nepal earthquake \u2013 Disaster relief<br>C) Gulf War \u2013 Strategic evacuation<br>D) Cyclone Fani \u2013 Humanitarian aid<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q82.<\/strong> Which Indian city hosts the \u201cNational Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC),\u201d and what is its primary function?<br>A) New Delhi \u2013 Monitor and analyze cyber threats nationwide<br>B) Bengaluru \u2013 IT infrastructure development<br>C) Hyderabad \u2013 Space-based cybersecurity<br>D) Pune \u2013 Military cyber operations<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q83.<\/strong> India\u2019s \u201cSHAKTI-2025\u201d military exercise was conducted with which country, and what was its focus?<br>A) USA \u2013 Naval operations in the Indo-Pacific<br>B) Bangladesh \u2013 Riverine border security<br>C) France \u2013 Joint operations in sub-conventional \/ mountain environment (Indo-French SHAKTI)<br>D) Russia \u2013 Strategic air defence<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C. (Indo-French SHAKTI 2025 editions focused on sub-conventional and mountain\/operational interoperability)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q84.<\/strong> Which Indian national park is the habitat of the Snow Leopard, and what is its altitude range?<br>A) Hemis National Park, Ladakh \u2013 3,000\u20136,000 meters<br>B) Kaziranga National Park \u2013 50\u2013100 meters<br>C) Gir National Park \u2013 50\u2013300 meters<br>D) Sundarbans \u2013 Sea level to 10 meters<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q85.<\/strong> The \u201cKali Linux\u201d tool is primarily used for what purpose, and which sector benefits most from it?<br>A) Penetration testing and cybersecurity \u2013 IT security professionals<br>B) Data analytics \u2013 Corporate analytics teams<br>C) Cloud computing \u2013 Cloud infrastructure<br>D) Software development \u2013 App developers<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q86.<\/strong> The \u201cGlobal AI Summit 2025\u201d hosted by India focuses on which key objective?<br>A) AI ethics, governance, and innovation in emerging technologies<br>B) Military AI applications exclusively<br>C) AI in agriculture only<br>D) AI for e-commerce expansion<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q87.<\/strong> India\u2019s \u201cProject DANTAK\u201d is managed by which organization, and what is its main objective?<br>A) Border Roads Organisation \u2013 Infrastructure development in Bhutan<br>B) Ministry of Defence \u2013 Military installations<br>C) NHAI \u2013 National highways in northeastern states<br>D) ISRO \u2013 Satellite communication<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q88.<\/strong> The \u201cIndo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)\u201d was launched in 2019 by which Indian authority, and what is its aim?<br>A) Ministry of External Affairs \u2013 Maritime security and sustainable ocean governance<br>B) Ministry of Defence \u2013 Naval exercises only<br>C) Ministry of Fisheries \u2013 Fisheries trade expansion<br>D) Ministry of Shipping \u2013 Coastal infrastructure development<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q89.<\/strong> Which Indian mission focuses on early warning and disaster preparedness for earthquakes\/tsunamis?<br>A) Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) \u2013 Monitors seismic activity and issues alerts<br>B) NDMA \u2013 Only post-disaster relief<br>C) NDRF \u2013 Rescue operations only<br>D) IMD \u2013 Weather monitoring exclusively<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q90.<\/strong> India\u2019s \u201cAgni Prime\u201d missile is classified as which type, and what is its range?<br>A) Intermediate-range ballistic missile \u2013 1,000\u20132,000 km<br>B) Short-range missile \u2013 300\u2013500 km<br>C) Long-range missile \u2013 5,000+ km<br>D) Cruise missile \u2013 1,200 km<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q91.<\/strong> 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?<br>A) Ministry of Defence<br>B) Ministry of Home Affairs<br>C) Ministry of External Affairs<br>D) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q92.<\/strong> The \u201cNational Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)\u201d primarily integrates data from which of the following sectors?<br>A) Banking, telecommunications, immigration, and taxation<br>B) Agriculture, education, and health records<br>C) Defence manufacturing only<br>D) Meteorology and disaster management<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q93.<\/strong> Which Indian university is dedicated solely to police and security studies?<br>A) Rashtriya Raksha University \u2013 Gandhinagar, Gujarat<br>B) Jawaharlal Nehru University \u2013 New Delhi<br>C) National Law University \u2013 Delhi<br>D) IIT \u2013 Bombay<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q94.<\/strong> India\u2019s \u201cINS Visakhapatnam\u201d belongs to which class of warships, and what is its primary role?<br>A) Visakhapatnam-class destroyer \u2013 Surface warfare and air defence<br>B) Kolkata-class destroyer \u2013 Anti-submarine warfare only<br>C) Kamorta-class corvette \u2013 Coastal patrol only<br>D) Shivalik-class frigate \u2013 Logistic support only<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q95.<\/strong> The \u201cPradhan Mantri Digital Saksharta Abhiyan\u201d (PMDSA) targets which sector, and what is its aim?<br>A) Digital literacy \u2013 Empower citizens with basic digital skills<br>B) Cybersecurity \u2013 Train IT professionals<br>C) Software development \u2013 Build government apps<br>D) Cloud computing \u2013 Remote infrastructure<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q96.<\/strong> The Siachen Glacier, known as the world\u2019s highest battlefield, is located in which mountain range?<br>A) Karakoram Range<br>B) Himalayas<br>C) Pir Panjal Range<br>D) Zanskar Range<br><strong>Correct Answer: A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q97.<\/strong> India\u2019s \u201cINS Kavaratti\u201d is classified under which type of vessel, and what is its primary mission?<br>A) Anti-submarine warfare corvette \u2013 Coastal and offshore security<br>B) Submarine \u2013 Nuclear deterrence<br>C) Frigate \u2013 Long-range naval deployment<br>D) Destroyer \u2013 Fleet command<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q98.<\/strong> The headquarters of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is located in which city?<br>A) Shimla<br>B) New Delhi<br>C) Leh<br>D) Dehradun<br><strong>Correct Answer: B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q99.<\/strong> India\u2019s \u201cPragati\u201d initiative is linked to which sector, and what does it aim to improve?<br>A) Government e-governance \u2013 Streamline grievance redressal and project monitoring<br>B) Renewable energy \u2013 Solar efficiency<br>C) Defence logistics \u2013 Supply chain<br>D) Health \u2013 Patient tracking<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q100.<\/strong> The \u201cINS Satpura\u201d belongs to which class, and what is its unique capability?<br>A) Shivalik-class frigate \u2013 Stealth features and multi-role combat capability<br>B) Kolkata-class destroyer \u2013 Anti-missile defense<br>C) Kamorta-class corvette \u2013 Anti-submarine warfare only<br>D) Nilgiri-class frigate \u2013 Training purposes<br><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Upcoming Govt Exams List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ib-acio-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IB_ACIO_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>IB ACIO FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752666731793\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is the syllabus for IB ACIO General Awareness 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> It includes current affairs, Indian history, polity, geography, security and intelligence-related topics, and international affairs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752667491978\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Is NCERT enough for static GK in IB ACIO?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NCERTs (Class 6\u201310) are highly recommended for History, Polity, Geography, and Indian Culture.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752667514761\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. How many General Awareness questions are asked in IB ACIO Tier-I?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> 40 questions (20 Current Affairs + 20 General Studies)<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752667559105\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Is there negative marking in the General Awareness section?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, 0.25 marks per wrong answer<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752667576138\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. 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Is NCERT enough for static GK in IB ACIO?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans.<\/strong> NCERTs (Class 6\u201310) are highly recommended for History, Polity, Geography, and Indian Culture.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ib-acio-general-awareness\/#faq-question-1752667514761","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ib-acio-general-awareness\/#faq-question-1752667514761","name":"Q3. How many General Awareness questions are asked in IB ACIO Tier-I?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans.<\/strong> 40 questions (20 Current Affairs + 20 General Studies)","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ib-acio-general-awareness\/#faq-question-1752667559105","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ib-acio-general-awareness\/#faq-question-1752667559105","name":"Q4. Is there negative marking in the General Awareness section?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, 0.25 marks per wrong answer","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ib-acio-general-awareness\/#faq-question-1752667576138","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ib-acio-general-awareness\/#faq-question-1752667576138","name":"Q5. 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