15.04.2025 1 / 5 Q1. The term "planetary parade" recently in news refers to: 1. A rare astronomical phenomenon where multiple planets appear in the same area of the sky when viewed from Earth, aligned in a sequential order 2. A new mission by ISRO to simultaneously launch multiple satellites into different planetary orbits 3. An international summit where nations gather to discuss planetary defense against potential asteroid impacts 4. An annual meteor shower phenomenon where space debris from multiple planetary orbits enters Earth's atmosphere simultaneously 2 / 5 Q2. With reference to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), consider the following statements: SEBI was established in 1988 but received statutory powers only after the SEBI Act was passed in 1992. The Chairman of SEBI is appointed by the Reserve Bank of India. SEBI has the authority to regulate and supervise Alternative Investment Funds in India. SEBI has the power to levy penalties but cannot file criminal proceedings against market manipulators. Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 4 only c) 1, 2 and 3 only d) 1, 3 and 4 only 3 / 5 Q3. The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is released by which of the following organizations? a) Ministry of Education, Government of India b) UNESCO c) Pratham Education Foundation d) NITI Aayog 4 / 5 Q4. With reference to Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) in India, consider the following statements: The EPIC number remains unchanged even if a voter shifts residence to another constituency within the same state. The Election Commission of India has made it mandatory for all voters to link their EPIC with their Aadhaar number. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 5 / 5 Q5. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), consider the following statements: The scheme provides 5 kg of free foodgrains per person per month to all beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The scheme was initially launched as a temporary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic but has now been integrated with the National Food Security Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Your score isThe average score is 44% 0% Restart quiz