1. What is the primary purpose of the Environmental Ship Index (ESI)?

• To evaluate and reward ships based on their fuel efficiency
• To evaluate and reward ships based on their environmental performance, particularly emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulphur oxides (SOx)
• To provide subsidies to ships for using renewable energy
• To monitor the carbon footprint of ships globally

2. Which of the following government schemes provides financial assistance to small and micro enterprises in India?

• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
• Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
• Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
• Skill India Mission

3. What is the main focus of Precision Medicine?

• To provide a universal treatment for all patients
• To develop treatments based on a patient’s genetics, environment, and lifestyle
• To replace conventional medicine with genetic therapies
• To eliminate the need for healthcare professionals

4. What is the primary objective of the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM)?

• To promote the sale of ancient manuscripts
• To document, conserve, digitize, and disseminate India’s manuscript heritage
• To publish books based on ancient manuscripts
• To translate ancient manuscripts into modern languages

5. What was the theme of the Chanakya Defence Dialogue (CDD) 2024?

• Technological Advances in Modern Warfare
• Drivers in Nation Building: Fueling Growth Through Comprehensive Security
• Cybersecurity and National Defense
• Security in a Multipolar World