56. The Krishnaraja Sagar dam is located in which State?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Karnataka
(C) Telangana
(D) Tamil Nadu
Answer:
(B) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam is a gravity dam built across the Kaveri River in Karnataka.
57. What is Google’s ChatGPT-style AI app called?
(A) Pegasus
(B) Gemini
(C) Taurus
(D) Althea
Answer:
(B) Gemini
Explanation:
Gemini (formerly known as Bard) is Google’s generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed to compete directly with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
58. At present, how many seats does a party need in order to have a majority in the Rajya Sabha?
(A) 121
(B) 97
(C) 240
(D) 56
Answer:
(A) 121
Explanation:
While the maximum strength is 250, the current standard operating strength is often 245. However, at certain times with vacancies adjusting the active house strength to 240, 121 constitutes a simple majority.
59. Which of the following States reported the highest number of leopards in 2022?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Uttarakhand
Answer:
(C) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
According to the official wildlife census, Madhya Pradesh harbors the highest leopard population in India.
60. In which year was the electoral bond scheme launched?
(A) 2016
(B) 2018
(C) 2014
(D) 2020
Answer:
(B) 2018
Explanation:
The Electoral Bond Scheme was officially introduced and implemented by the Government of India in 2018 to facilitate anonymous political donations (before being struck down in 2024).
