80th Independence Day and Sapta Dhara

1. Question 1Answer D

   Which Independence Day was observed on 15 August 2026?

   • A75th
   • B78th
   • C81st
   • DCorrect answer: 80th

   Core Trigger: On 15 August 2026 PM Narendra Modi, from the Red Fort, set out 'Sapta Dhara' on the 80th Independence Day.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 378, point 1

2. Question 2Answer C

   Which is one of the seven streams of Sapta Dhara?

   • ASpace and aviation
   • BTourism and hospitality
   • CCorrect answer: Green and blue economy
   • DEducation and health

   Seven Streams: Manufacturing; farming and food processing; technology; infrastructure; defence; green and blue economy; soft power.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 378, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   Which Army officer assisted the PM in hoisting the flag on 15 August 2026?

   • ACaptain Ananya Rawat
   • BMajor Meera Rana
   • CCaptain Tanvi Mehra
   • DCorrect answer: Captain Sonia Singh Chauhan

   Current Head: Modi, Prime Minister, hoisted the flag, assisted by Army officer Captain Sonia Singh Chauhan.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 378, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   Sapta Dhara sets national priorities for roughly how many years?

   • ACorrect answer: Five to seven
   • BOne to two
   • CTen to twelve
   • DTwenty-five

   Key Term: Sapta Dhara means 'seven streams': priorities for five to seven years, not a funded scheme.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 378, point 4

5. Question 5Answer B

   How many of the approved semiconductor projects produce commercially?

   • ATwo
   • BCorrect answer: Three
   • CFive
   • DSeven

   Data Point: Twelve semiconductor projects across six states, over Rs 1.6 lakh crore, are approved; three produce commercially.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 378, point 5

6. Question 6Answer C

   Which is/are correct? 1. AI training was announced for one crore youth. 2. The sports talent hunt is for ages 10 to 18.

   • AOnly 2
   • BBoth 1 and 2
   • CCorrect answer: Only 1
   • DNeither

   Announcements: Free online exam coaching, AI training for one crore youth and a sports talent hunt for ages five to 15.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 378, point 6

7. Question 7Answer A

   In which year did the Red Fort become a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • ACorrect answer: 2007
   • B2004
   • C2010
   • D1999

   Venue: The Red Fort, commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1639, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 378, point 8

8. Question 8Answer C

   On which date did Nehru raise the flag above the Red Fort's Lahori Gate?

   • A15 August 1947
   • B14 August 1947
   • CCorrect answer: 16 August 1947
   • D26 January 1950

   Tradition Began: Jawaharlal Nehru raised the flag above the Red Fort's Lahori Gate on 16 August 1947.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 378, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   Which Act created the dominions of India and Pakistan from 15 August 1947?

   • AGovernment of India Act, 1935
   • BCorrect answer: Indian Independence Act, 1947
   • CIndian Councils Act, 1909
   • DGovernment of India Act, 1919

   Landmark: The Indian Independence Act, 1947 created the dominions of India and Pakistan from 15 August 1947.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 378, point 10

10. Question 10Answer A

    Which is/are correct? 1. The India Semiconductor Mission outlay is Rs 1,27,500 crore. 2. IndiaAI Mission was approved on 7 March 2024.

    • ACorrect answer: Only 2
    • BOnly 1
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Linked Missions: The India Semiconductor Mission (Rs 76,000 crore) and IndiaAI Mission (approved 7 March 2024) run under MeitY.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 378, point 11

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