18 JUNE 2024

18 JUNE 2024

1.What is the main focus of the Pre-Incubation Entrepreneurship (PIE) Development Programme launched by IN-SPACe?
A) Supporting established companies in the space sector
B) Promoting space tourism
C) Aiding early-stage startups in the space sector
D) Researching space exploration technologies
2.What is the significance of the ICET Initiative as per the news?
A) It aims to provide affordable healthcare technologies worldwide
B) It strengthens linkages between government, academia, and industry in both countries
C) It focuses on promoting international trade agreements
D) It aims to influence global climate policies
3.What is the focus of the SDG 7: Energy Progress Report 2024?
A) Global health challenges
B) Sustainable energy access
C) Financial market trends
D) Climate change impacts
4. What is one of the environmental concerns associated with Antarctic tourism?
A) Decrease in sea levels
B) Pollution from ship traffic
C) Decline in marine mammal populations
D) Reduced carbon footprint
5.What action did India take regarding Antarctic tourism despite the lack of international consensus?
A) Enacted Antarctic Law in 2022
B) Established a new Antarctic research station
C) Signed a treaty with China for joint tourism regulation
D) Proposed a global ban on Antarctic tourism