1.How many years after the last assembly elections were the recent elections in Jammu and Kashmir conducted?
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 8 years
E) 10 years
Answer:
C) 6 years
2.What is the primary purpose of the 'Anna Darpan' platform initiated by the Food Corporation of India (FCI)?
A) To increase food prices
B) To streamline and enhance supply chain operations
C) To promote international trade
D) To reduce the number of Mandis
E) To eliminate the use of technology in agriculture
Answer:
B) To streamline and enhance supply chain operations
3.What disease has the World Health Organization (WHO) declared India has successfully eliminated as a public health problem, which is caused by a bacterial infection?
A) Malaria
B) Tuberculosis
C) Trachoma
D) HIV/AIDS
E) Leprosy
Answer:
C) Trachoma
4.Who has been appointed as the global brand ambassador for Bank of Baroda (BOB) following the launch of the BoB Masterstroke Savings Account?
A) Rahul Dravid
B) Virat Kohli
C) Sachin Tendulkar
D) MS Dhoni
E) Kapil Dev
Answer:
C) Sachin Tendulkar
5.For what contributions were David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John M. Jumper awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
A) Development of new antibiotics
B) Innovations in drug delivery systems
C) Computational protein design and AI-based protein structure prediction
D) Discoveries in renewable energy
E) Advancements in agricultural biotechnology
C) Computational protein design and AI-based protein structure prediction
6.How much credit can eligible ICICI Bank customers access through the partnership with PhonePe?
A) ₹1 lakh
B) ₹2 lakh
C) ₹5 lakh
D) ₹50,000
E) ₹10 lakh
Answer:
B) ₹2 lakh
7.What is the name of the latest large Survey Vessel delivered to the Indian Navy?
A) Nirbhik
B) Nirdeshak
C) Nishank
D) Nirmal
E) Nirvik
Answer:
B) Nirdeshak
8.Where was the opening ceremony of the 28th edition of the Malabar Naval Exercise was scheduled ?
A) Mumbai
B) Visakhapatnam
C) Kochi
D) Chennai
E) Kolkata
Answer:
B) Visakhapatnam
9.What is the name of the policy launched by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on October 7, 2024, and what is its main purpose?
A) Sewa Yojana; to enhance road safety
B) Humsafar Policy; to enhance convenience and develop wayside amenities on National Highways
C) Swachh Bharat Policy; to improve cleanliness on highways
D) Suraksha Scheme; to provide insurance for travelers
E) Sewa Safar Policy; to promote eco-friendly transportation
Answer:
B) Humsafar Policy; to enhance convenience and develop wayside amenities on National Highways
10.Where will the 38th Summer National Games be hosted, and where were the 37th National Games conducted?
A) 38th in Uttarakhand, 37th in Goa
B) 38th in Goa, 37th in Uttarakhand
C) 38th in Punjab, 37th in Kerala
D) 38th in Himachal Pradesh, 37th in Maharashtra
E) 38th in Delhi, 37th in Karnataka
Answer:
A) 38th in Uttarakhand, 37th in Goa
11.On which day is World Post Day celebrated?
A) 5 October
B) 7 October
C) 9 October
D) 12 October
E) 15 October
Answer:
C) 9 October
12.In which year was World Mental Health Day first initiated?
A) 1989
B) 1992
C) 1995
D) 2000
E) 2003
Answer:
B) 1992
13.For what contribution was Pappammal awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 who has recently passed away ?
A) Promoting traditional Indian medicine
B) Advancements in technology
C) Sustainable agriculture and organic farming
D) Environmental conservation
E) Education reform
Answer:
C) Sustainable agriculture and organic farming