GK Test 41

The Wide Angle Search for Planets (WASP) project discovered WASP-3, WASP-4, and WASP-5 as a trio. These were hot Jupiter exoplanets discovered through transit photometry by British astronomers in 2007-2008.

Chandigarh leads Indian cities in per capita consumer spending due to high disposable income levels among residents and relatively smaller population compared to major metropolitan areas. Tier-1 cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore have lower per capita figures despite higher total spending due to massive populations including low-income segments.

BBC World used 'Putting News First' as its tagline to emphasize its commitment to prioritizing news delivery. This slogan was part of BBC's global branding to distinguish itself from other news channels.

Bal Vikas Pariyojana is not a scheme under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) and Janani Suraksha Yojana are well-known health ministry schemes focused on maternal and child health. Vande Mantram is a health-related initiative, making Bal Vikas Pariyojana the correct answer as the non-health ministry scheme.

Infosys was the first Indian company to ring the opening bell at Nasdaq in 1999, marking a significant milestone in Indian IT companies' global recognition. This was a historic moment showcasing Indian IT's arrival on the global stage.

Godfrey Philips sponsors the Red & White Bravery Awards, which recognize acts of bravery by Indian citizens. These awards have been instituted since 1990 and honor civilians who have shown exceptional courage.

24/7 Customer was recognized as one of the best performing global call centers in 'The 50 Best Managed Global Outsourcing Vendors' publication, which was a collaboration between Sourcing Magazine and The Black Book of Outsourcing. This recognition highlighted the company's excellence in BPO operations.

NIIT acquired Element K, a US-based learning solutions company, for $40 million in 2006. This acquisition helped NIIT strengthen its position in the corporate training and e-learning market in North America.

The US FDA banned 30 generic drugs manufactured by Ranbaxy at its facilities in Dewas and Poanta Sahib (note: the question misspells Paonta Sahib) due to quality control concerns. This was part of broader regulatory actions against Ranbaxy in the late 2000s.

Metro AG uses the tagline 'The spirit of Commerce' to position itself as a German wholesale and retail giant. Metro is a major international trading company with operations across multiple countries.

Pioneer Corporation is a Japanese multinational company that specializes in digital entertainment products, including car audio systems, home audiovisual equipment, and other electronics. The company was founded in Tokyo in 1938.

Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's flagship airline and one of Asia's leading carriers. The airline acquired Dragonair to expand its mainland China operations and strengthen its position in the Greater China market.

Surat is known as the diamond capital of India, famous for its gems and diamond polishing industry. The city processes around 90% of the world's diamonds cut and polished in India, making it a global hub for diamond trading and manufacturing.

Landmark Group is a Dubai-based retail conglomerate founded by Micky Jagtiani. While the MAX hypermarket chain is indeed owned by Landmark Group, the company is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, not Saudi Arabia. Landmark Group operates extensively across the Middle East including Saudi Arabia, but its origin and headquarters are in the UAE.

Dahej is India's first LNG reception and regasification terminal, located in Gujarat. It was commissioned in 2004 and is operated by Petronet LNG. The terminal sits on the coast of Gujarat in the Ankleshwar area.

State Bank of India (SBI) launched the Magnum Contra Fund, which is a contra-style mutual fund that invests in underperforming stocks with potential for turnaround. Contra funds follow an investment strategy that goes against prevailing market trends.

Naina Lal Kidwai had to step down from Nestle SA's global board after RBI made it a precondition for approving her appointment as CEO of HSBC India. This was due to RBI's conflict-of-interest guidelines restricting board positions in other companies for top bank executives.

State Bank of India (SBI) became the first Indian bank to have full-fledged operations in China. SBI opened its branch in Shanghai in 2006, marking a significant milestone in Indian banking presence in China.

The Dalda brand of edible oils is owned by Bunge, an American agribusiness and food company. Bunge acquired Dalda from Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) in 2003. Dalda was originally established by Lever Brothers (now HUL) in India.

Tehri Dam is situated at the confluence of Bhagirathi and Bhilangana rivers in Uttarakhand. It is the highest rockfill dam in Asia and part of the Tehri Hydroelectric Complex. The Bhagirathi is a main source stream of the Ganges.

Kushal Pal Singh is the founder and chairman of DLF (Delhi Land & Finance), one of India's largest real estate developers. He led DLF's transformation from a small company to a major real estate conglomerate and was instrumental in developing Gurgaon (now Gurugram).

Kerala adopted the tagline 'Responsible Tourism' as part of its sustainable tourism initiatives. The state has been recognized globally for its eco-tourism and community-based tourism models that prioritize environmental conservation and local community benefits.

 Correct option is (2).