1.What is the total outlay of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana -IV (PMGSY-IV) approved by the Union Cabinet for the period 2024-25 to 2028-29?
A) 50 thousand crore rupees
B) 60 thousand 500 crore rupees
C) 70 thousand 125 crore rupees
D) 80 thousand crore rupees
E) 90 thousand crore rupees
Answer:
C) 70 thousand 125 crore rupees
2.Where is the Defence Aviation Expo (IDAX) scheduled to take place from September 12-14, 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bengaluru
D) Jodhpur
E) Hyderabad
Answer:
D) Jodhpur
3.Where was the special railway coach dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated?
A) Mumbai
B) Bengaluru
C) Rajghat,
D) Kolkata
E) Chennai
Answer:
C) Rajghat
4.In which year was the National Florence Nightingale Award instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?
A) 1965
B) 1970
C) 1973
D) 1980
E) 1985
Answer:
C) 1973
5. What era did Prime Minister Narendra Modi refer to in his speech regarding India’s focus on semiconductor production?
A) Digital Diplomacy
B) Green Diplomacy
C) Silicon Diplomacy
D) Space Diplomacy
E) Economic Diplomacy
Answer:
C) Silicon Diplomacy
6.How much rice is India sending to Malawi and Zimbabwe each?
A) 500 MT
B) 1000 MT
C) 1500 MT
D) 2000 MT
E) 2500 MT
Answer:
B) 1000 MT
7.What new currency was introduced in Zimbabwe in May 2024, and what is it backed by?
A) ZAR (Zimbabwean Rand); backed by foreign reserves
B) ZIG (Zimbabwe Gold); backed by gold reserves
C) ZWD (Zimbabwean Dollar); backed by US Dollars
D) ZMC (Zimbabwean Monetary Coin); backed by diamond reserves
E) ZB (Zimbabwean Bond); backed by agricultural produce
Answer:
B) ZIG (Zimbabwe Gold); backed by gold reserves
8.What is the primary purpose of the MTS RuPay NCMC Prepaid Card launched by SBI?
A) To offer online payment solutions
B) To provide an offline payment option for NCMC systems, covering metro rails, buses, ferries, tolls, and parking
C) To facilitate international transactions
D) To serve as a digital wallet for e-commerce
E) To offer a loyalty rewards program
Answer:
B) To provide an offline payment option for NCMC systems, covering metro rails, buses, ferries, tolls, and parking
9.Where is the 20th edition of Yudh Abhyas 2024 being conducted?
A) Pune
B)Rajasthan
C) New Delhi
D) Bengaluru
E) Mumbai
Answer:
B) Rajasthan
10.What is the primary objective of the MoU signed between the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV)?
A) To develop new combat strategies
B) To enhance the logistics capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces
C) To conduct joint training exercises
D) To improve cyber warfare techniques
E) To increase defense production
Answer:
B) To enhance the logistics capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces
11.What is the total value of the contract signed on 9th September 2024 for the procurement of AL-31FP Aero Engines?
A) Rs 15,000 crore
B) Rs 20,000 crore
C) Rs 26,000 crore
D) Rs 30,000 crore
E) Rs 35,000 crore
Answer:
C) Rs 26,000 crore
12.Who was unanimously re-elected as the Chairperson of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Rajnath Singh
C) Amit Shah
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
E) Piyush Goyal
Answer:
C) Amit Shah
13.Where is the Finance Ministers' conclave of five states being held?
A) Kochi
B) Kozhikode
C) Thiruvananthapuram
D) Ernakulam
E) Alappuzha
Answer:
C) Thiruvananthapuram
14.What new cricket tournament has been announced by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)?
A) Women’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup
B) Women’s T20 International Cup
C) Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup
D) Women’s Asia Cricket Championship
E) Women’s Premier T20 League
Answer:
C) Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup
15.Where is the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad taking place?
A) Moscow, Russia
B) Paris, France
C) Budapest, Hungary
D) Berlin, Germany
E) Barcelona, Spain
Answer:
C) Budapest, Hungary
16.Where was the first Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation held?
A) Tokyo, Japan
B) Sydney, Australia
C) Beijing, China
D) Seoul, South Korea
E) Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer:
C) Beijing, China
17.Where was SEMICON India 2024 inaugurated?
A) Mumbai
B) Bangalore
C) Greater Noida
D) New Delhi
E) Hyderabad
Answer:
C) Greater Noida
18.Where did Nibe Space Private Limited (NSPL) announce plans to set up India’s first multi-sensor, all-weather Earth Observation Satellite Constellation (EOSC)?
A) New Delhi
B) Bangalore
C) Mumbai
D) Hyderabad
E) Chennai
Answer:
C) Mumbai
19.What nickname was Aruna Vasudev known by due to her significant contributions to Asian cinema?
A) Queen of Indian Cinema
B) Pioneer of Asian Film
C) Mother of Asian Cinema
D) Guardian of Global Cinema
E) Visionary of Film Studies
Answer:
C) Mother of Asian Cinema