1. Q. What is the primary objective of ISRO’s first analogue space mission conducted in Ladakh?

• To test the effects of space radiation on astronauts
• To simulate living conditions in an interplanetary habitat
• To study the impact of Mars' gravity on human health
• To test the communication systems for deep space missions

2. Q. What is the concept of a "failed supernova" in the context of black hole formation?

• A supernova explosion that leads to the formation of a white dwarf
• A supernova explosion where the star is ejected completely, leaving no remnant
• A process where a star collapses directly into a black hole without undergoing a supernova explosion
• A star that collapses into a neutron star but fails to form a black hole

3. Q. Which country will assume the presidency of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network-Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP) in 2026?

• India
• China
• Japan
• Australia

4. Q. What is a key feature of the Hwasong-19 missile that sets it apart from previous North Korean ICBMs?

• Liquid-fuel propulsion
• Solid-fuel propulsion for quicker launches
• Ability to carry multiple warheads
• Shorter flight duration

5. Q. Which organization is primarily responsible for organizing the PARAKH RashtriyaSarvekshan 2024?

• National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
• Ministry of Education
• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Both a) and c)