Showing questions for April 26, 2025
- Total: 10 questions
Question 6 Apr 26, 2025
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What is the proposed maximum foreign ownership percentage allowed in India's nuclear power sector under the new policy?
49%India is set to introduce a significant policy reform by allowing foreign companies to acquire up to a 49% stake in its nuclear power sector. This marks a major shift in one of the country’s most tightly controlled industries, aimed at scaling up nuclear energy as part of India's clean energy transition. The move is intended to reduce dependency on coal and meet carbon emission reduction targets. To enable this, amendments to the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 and the Atomic Energy Act, 1960 are being proposed, with expected discussion and passage in the Monsoon Session of Parliament in July 2025. This change could attract global investors and accelerate India’s progress toward energy security.
Question 7 Apr 26, 2025
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Which company launched Bandhan 2.0, an AR-based platform for employee onboarding?
Axis Max LifeAxis Max Life Insurance introduced Bandhan 2.0, an innovative onboarding platform utilizing AI-enabled augmented reality to enhance the employee experience. This platform integrates gamification and virtual environments to create engaging, consistent, and scalable onboarding for new hires. It includes features like direct interaction with leadership and remains accessible for 60 days after joining, aiming to inspire, connect, and empower employees from day one. Bandhan 2.0 reflects the company’s forward-thinking approach to blending technology with human resource practices to boost engagement and productivity right from the onboarding stage.
Question 8 Apr 26, 2025
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Which organization successfully tested an advanced scramjet combustor as part of India's hypersonic technology development?
DRDOThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) unit, successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of an advanced Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor at the Scramjet Connect Test Facility in Hyderabad. This over 1,000-second test marks a major breakthrough in India's development of hypersonic cruise missile technology. Scramjet engines allow sustained supersonic combustion using atmospheric oxygen, essential for missiles flying at speeds over Mach 5. This accomplishment not only validates crucial propulsion technology but also reinforces India’s indigenous capabilities in next-generation missile systems, strengthening national defence preparedness.
Question 9 Apr 26, 2025
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Who was conferred with the French honour Officier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for contribution to cinema?
Payal KapadiaPayal Kapadia, an acclaimed filmmaker, was awarded the French honour Officier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of her significant contributions to the world of cinema. Her debut feature film, *All We Imagine As Light*, an Indo-French collaboration, gained international acclaim by winning the prestigious Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. The award was presented to her by Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet, the Consul General of France, during a ceremony held in Mumbai. This honour underscores Kapadia’s growing influence and recognition on the global cinematic stage and strengthens cultural ties between India and France.
Question 10 Apr 26, 2025
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Which institution performed the first Swap Kidney Transplant in India?
AIIMS RaipurAIIMS Raipur became the first government hospital in Chhattisgarh to successfully perform a Swap Kidney Transplant, setting a new benchmark in the state’s medical capabilities. This significant procedure allows two pairs of incompatible kidney donors and recipients to exchange organs, thereby increasing the potential for successful transplants by around 15%. Beyond this, AIIMS Raipur has led the way in pioneering deceased donor organ donation and paediatric kidney transplantation within the region. These achievements reflect the hospital’s growing role in advancing complex surgical procedures and improving healthcare access in central India.