23 july 2026

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Q1- The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, recently in the news, connects which two water bodies?
A- Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
B- Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
C- Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D- Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
Answer: B) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Q2- India recently discussed enhancing maritime security cooperation with which two countries in relation to the Bab el-Mandeb region?
A- Australia and Indonesia
B- France and Japan
C- Russia and Iran
D- UAE and Saudi Arabia
Answer: B) France and Japan
Q3- The Central Water Commission (CWC) recently advised states to maintain the status quo regarding which river basin dispute?
A- Krishna
B- Godavari
C- Cauvery
D- Mahanadi
Answer: C) Cauvery
Q4- National Broadcasting Day is observed in India every year on:
A- 21 July
B- 22 July
C- 23 July
D- 24 July
Answer: C) 23 July
Q5- Which organization later evolved into All India Radio (AIR)?
A- Prasar Bharati Corporation
B- Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC)
C- Doordarshan India
D- Press Trust of India
Answer: B) Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC)
Q6- The Bab el-Mandeb Strait lies between which two continents?
A- Asia and Europe
B- Europe and Africa
C- Asia and Africa
D- North America and Europe
Answer: C) Asia and Africa
Q7- Which ministry or authority primarily oversees broadcasting services like All India Radio and Doordarshan in India?
A- Ministry of Home Affairs
B- Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
C- Ministry of Communications
D- Ministry of Culture
Answer: B) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Q8- The Cauvery River originates in which Indian state?
A- Tamil Nadu
B- Kerala
C- Karnataka
D- Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Karnataka
Q9- Which of the following is considered a major global maritime chokepoint?
A- Bab el-Mandeb Strait
B- Strait of Hormuz
C- Strait of Malacca
D- All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Q10- Why is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait strategically important for India?
A- It is India's exclusive economic zone.
B- It is a major route for India's trade with Europe and Africa.
C- It is India's naval headquarters.
D- It connects the Bay of Bengal with the Arabian Sea.
Answer: B) It is a major route for India's trade with Europe and Africa.