OP SINDOOR
What was the name of the reported nuclear facility in Pakistan that was reported to be bombed by Indian Air force and became a major point of international speculation following the strikes of Operation Sindoor?
The Kirana Hills nuclear complex.
Which is asia's oldest stock exchange?
Bombay stock exchange (BSE 1875)
In Rasaratna Samuccaya, which substance is described as the only Dravya capable of assimilating the properties of all metals (Sarva-loha-grasaka), making it central to both alchemical transformation and therapeutic Rasayana?
Parada (Mercury)
In which year did the Indian Army achieve victory in the Kargil War?
1999
ಎಸ್. ಎಲ್ ಭೈರಪ್ಪನವರು ಮಹಾಭಾರತವನ್ನು ತಮ್ಮದೇ ಆದ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬರೆದಿರುವ ಕೃತಿಯ ಹೆಸರೇನು?
ಪರ್ವ
Who were the two women officers, representing the Army and the Air Force, who headed the official media reporting and briefings for Operation Sindoor?
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.
Explanation: In a move rich with symbolism, the Indian government chose these two officers to lead the official military briefing in New Delhi on May 7, 2025. Colonel Sofiya Qureshi (Army) and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh (Air Force) presented the operational details alongside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Their presence was widely seen as a tribute to the women and families affected by the Pahalgam attack.
How many languages are present on the current Indian currency note?
17. ( 15 regional languages + hindi and English on front side)
How many countries in the world have successfully achieve a soft landing near the south pole region of the Moon?
Only one, India
What is the name of India's first Indigenously built aircraft carrier?
INS VIKRANT
Who's the author of the books "THE FOREST OF ENCHANTMENTS" & "THE WISE & OTHERWISE"?
SUDHA MURTHY
What was the specific date of the Pahalgam terror attack, and on what date did the retaliatory Operation Sindoor officially begin?
The Pahalgam attack occurred on April 22, 2025; Operation Sindoor began on May 7, 2025.
Explanation: The conflict was triggered by a brutal attack on tourists in the Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, on April 22, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians. After roughly two weeks of intelligence gathering and planning, the Indian government launched the retaliatory Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, 2025.
What was the image present on the back side of currently withdrawn 2000 rupees note?
Mangalyaan / mars orbiter mission
Which ancient Indian astronomer explained that the apparent daily motion of the Sun is due to the Earth’s own rotation, using the principle of relative motion?
Aryabhata
Indian Naval Day is celebrated to commemorate which Naval operation?
Operation Trident (1971, 4 dec - 5 dec)
"Playing it my way" is the autobiography of which Indian sports person?
Sachin Tendulkar
Which indigenously developed surface-to-air missile system was used to counter UAV attacks from Pakistan during Operation Sindoor?
The Akash Missile System.
Explanation: The indigenously developed Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system was the backbone of India’s layered air defense during the operation. It was specifically credited with neutralizing several Pakistani retaliatory threats, including Turkish-origin UAVs and loitering munitions, demonstrating the efficacy of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) in a high-intensity combat scenario.
What are the full forms of UPI and BHIM?
unified payment interface, bharath interface for money
According to the text Vimana Shastra, what substance is described as being used as the fuel or energy source for ancient Vimanas?
Mercury (Parada)
What's the motto of Indian Air force?
Nabhah Sparsham Deeptam" (Touch the sky with glory).
Who's the author of the book "Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past, 1883–1924"?
Vikram Sampath
Question:
During Operation SINDOOR, which Indian Navy formation, operating as a composite networked force with MiG-29K fighter jets and airborne early warning helicopters, was deployed to ensure persistent maritime surveillance and real-time threat identification?
The Carrier Battle Group (CBG).
Explanation: The Indian Navy deployed its Carrier Battle Group, featuring one of its aircraft carriers as the centerpiece. This composite formation utilized MiG-29K fighter jets for combat air patrols and Kamov-31 airborne early warning helicopters for surveillance. This "bottled up" the Pakistan Navy along the Makran coast, establishing a de facto maritime blockade and ensuring no sea-based interference occurred during the air and land strikes.
In Jan 2020 RBI launched which app to help visually handicapped people to help them remember different sizes and shapes of Indian notes?
MANI app - MOBILE Aided Note Identifier - developed by daffodil software company
Which ancient Indian astronomical text systematically explains planetary motions, eclipses, and time calculations using mathematical principles?
Surya Siddhanta
Who was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, and who was the first Indian Field Marshal of the Indian Army?
Gen. K C Cariappa and Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
Sam Manekshaw (1973): He was the first Indian officer to be promoted to Field Marshal on January 1, 1973.
K.M. Cariappa (1986): General Cariappa, who had retired in 1953, was only conferred the rank of Field Marshal in 1986 as a retrospective honor for his pioneering service.
"ಗಾಂಧಿ ಹತ್ಯೆ ಮತ್ತು ನಾನು" / Gandhi Vadh aur mein ಕೃತಿಯನ್ನು ಬರೆದವರ ಹೆಸರೇನು?
Gopala Godse