Author: Balaguru Mamundi

  • 📢 IBPS RRB Office Assistant Result Announcement!

    📢 IBPS RRB Office Assistant Result Announcement!

    📢 IBPS RRB Office Assistant Result Announcement!

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    2. Editorial 27 september 2024

      Editorial 27 september 2024

      Title: ​ ​ ​Judge and prejudice: On conduct in judicial proceedings

      The Supreme Court of India has rapped judges over the knuckles, asking them to refrain from making “casual observations” that reveal their communal bias or misogyny. Judicial proceedings are live-streamed in some courts across the country, with a wide reach beyond the four walls of a courtroom, and the top court was firm that judges, and everyone in the judicial fraternity, must be aware of the responsibility and act accordingly. The “heart and soul of judging is to be fair”, it observed, and noted that judges must strictly adhere to the values laid down by the Constitution, and not be guided by prejudice. Taking suo motu cognisance of video clips featuring Karnataka High Court Judge V. Srishananda and his sexist comments to a woman lawyer on two separate judicial proceedings, a five-judge Special Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud observed in its order on Wednesday that off-the-cuff remarks by judges would show them in a negative light and impact the entire judicial institution adversely. On a previous occasion, the Karnataka High Court judge had referred to a Muslim-dominated locality in west Bengaluru as ‘Pakistan’. The Bench took a stern note of that remark as well, contending, “you cannot call any part of the territory of India ‘Pakistan’… This is fundamentally wrong under the Constitution”.

      The judge apologised after the suo motu notice, and calling it a “contrite apology”, the top court said it was concluding the proceedings, but not before making several observations in open court. In fact, Attorney General R. Venkataramani and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had advised the Court to hold the procedure in-house so that its remarks are not misrepresented on social media later. To this, the CJI quipped, “The answer to sunlight is more sunlight. The answer is not to close our doors and shut out everything.” Last month too, the Court had cautioned a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to stop making “random, unwarranted” remarks during proceedings. In 2023, the Court released a handbook to combat gender stereotyping within the judiciary. Aiming to assist the legal community in “identifying, understanding and combating stereotypes about women”, it came out with a glossary of gender-unjust terms, suggesting alternative words or phrases to be used while drafting pleadings as well as orders and judgments. It is imperative for court officials to be gender-sensitised. The judicial ecosystem must run without any bias towards any community. Stereotyping any person on the lines of gender or religion will perpetuate harmful inequalities, and carriers of justice should be mindful of this at all times.

      Meaning of the word:

      WordMeaningSynonymsAntonyms
      Refrain“Refrain” generally means to hold back from doing something or to avoid a particular action or behavior. It is often used to suggest self-control or restraint in situations where one might otherwise be tempted to act.Abstain
      Hold back
      Avoid
      Desist      		Indulge
      Act
      Persist
      Proceed
      Fraternity“Fraternity” generally refers to a group of people who share a common interest, goal, or bond, often characterized by brotherhood, camaraderie, and mutual support.Brotherhood Fellowship Association
      Alliance      		Isolation
      Separation Division Estrangement
      PerpetuatePerpetuate” means to cause something to continue indefinitely or to make something last for a long time. It often refers to the continuation of situations, beliefs, practices, or conditions, whether positive or negative.Sustain
      Maintain
      Preserve
      Continue      		End
      Abolish
      Halt
      Cease
    3. SET-7 TNPSC QUIZ

      SET-7 TNPSC QUIZ

      1. காந்தியக் கவிஞர் என்று அழைக்கப்படுபவர்?

          A) வெ. இராமலிங்கனார்

      B) நாமக்கல் கவிஞர்

      C) பாரதியார்

      D) A & B

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      D) A & B

      2. ‘சிதம்பரனாரின் பிரசங்கத்தையும், பாரதியாரின் பாட்டையும் கேட்டால் செத்த பிணம்
      உயிர்பெற்று எழும். புரட்சி ஓங்கும். அடிமைப்பட்ட நாடு ஐந்தே நிமிடங்களில் விடுதலை
      பெறும்’ என்று கூறியவர் யார்?

      A) காமராசர்

      B) பெரியார்

      C) பின்ஹே

      D) அண்ணா

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer: 

      C) பின்ஹே

      3. விடுதலைப் போராட்டத்தின்போது காயிதே மில்லத் எந்த இயக்கத்தில் கலந்துகொண்டார்?

      A) வெள்ளையனே வெளியேறு

      B) உப்புக் காய்ச்சும்

      C) சுதேசி

      D) ஒத்துழையாமை

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer: 

      D) ஒத்துழையாமை  

      4. கீழ்க்கண்டவற்றுள் பசும்பொன் முத்துராமலிங்க தேவரை பாராட்டியவர்களுள் தவறான
      இணையைத் தேர்ந்தெடு.

          A) திரு வி கா - தேசியம் காத்த செம்மல்

      B) தந்தை பெரியார்- சுத்தத்தியாகி

      C) சிங்கத்தின் முழக்கம் -அறிஞர் அண்ணா

      D) சிங்கத்தின் முழக்கம் – ராஜாஜி

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer: 

      D) சிங்கத்தின் முழக்கம் – ராஜாஜி

      5.கன்னிமாரா நூலகம் சென்னை
      1. இந்தியாவில் வெளியிடப்படும் புத்தகங்கள், நாளிதழ்கள், பருவ இதழ்கள்
      ஆகியவற்றின் ஒரு படி இங்கு பாதுகாக்கப்படுகிறது.
      2. இந்நூலகம் தமிழ்நாட்டின் மைய நூலகமாகும். கிபி 1896 இல் தொடங்கப்பட்டது.
      3. இந்நூலகத்தின் மூன்றாம் தளத்தில் மறைமலை அடிகள் நூலகமும் செயல்பட்டு
      வருகின்றது.

      A) 1&2 சரி

      B) 2&3 சரி

      C) 1&3 சரி

      D) அனைத்தும் சரி

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer: 

      D) அனைத்தும் சரி

      6. பொருத்துக.
      a. தொல்காப்பியம் – 1. நடுகல் வணக்கம்
      b. ஓவியக்கலை – 2. ஓவியமாக்கள்
      c. ஓவியக் கலைஞர் – 3. வித்தக வினைஞன்
      d. ஓவியக் கலைஞர் குழு – 4. படாம்

      A) 1432

      B) 4321

      C) 2341

      D) 1234

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      A) 1432

      7. முதுமக்கள் தாழிகள் கண்டறியப்பட்டுள்ள இடம்?

      1. A) ஆதிச்சநல்லூர், தூத்துக்குடி
      2. B) அரிக்கமேடு, பாண்டிச்சேரி
      3. C) ஆதிச்சநல்லூர் ,திருநெல்வேலி
      4. D) கீழடி, சிவகங்கை

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      A) ஆதிச்சநல்லூர், தூத்துக்குடி

      8.வேட்கை என்னும் சொல்லில் ஐகாரக் குறுக்கம் பெறும் மாத்திரை அளவு என்ன?

      A) அரை

      B) ஒன்று

      C) ஒன்றரை

      D) இரண்டு

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) ஒன்று

       

      9. பொருந்தாத இணையைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்க.

          A) பாரதிதாசன் –பிசிராந்தையார்

      B) மகேந்திரவர்மன் –தட்சிணசித்திரம்

      C) கழனியூரன் – தாத்தா பாட்டி சொன்ன கதைகள்

      D) திருத்தக்கத்தேவர் – குறிஞ்சித்திட்டு

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      D) திருத்தக்கத்தேவர் – குறிஞ்சித்திட்டு

      10. ‘பேசப்படுவதும் கேட்கப்படுவதுமே உண்மையான மொழி; எழுதப்படுவதும்
      படிக்கப்படுவதும் அடுத்தநிலையில் வைத்துக் கருதப்படும் மொழியாகும். இவையே அன்றி
      வேறுவகை மொழிநிலைகளும் உண்டு. எண்ணப்படுவது, நினைக்கப்படுவது, கனவு
      காணப்படுவது ஆகியவையும் மொழியே ஆகும்’ – என்று கூறியவர் யார்?

      A) மூ.ஜெகநாதர்

      B) மு.வரதராசனார்

      C) மணவை முஸ்தபா

      D) திரு.வி.க

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) மு.வரதராசனார்

    4. September 26 Current Affairs Quiz

      September 26 Current Affairs Quiz

      1.To which country will Wabtec Locomotive Private Limited export Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives from its Marhowra plant, beginning in 2025?

          A) Brazil<br />B) Australia<br />C) South Africa<br />D) Argentina<br />E) Canada</p>       
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      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) South Africa

      2.What is the new name approved for Pune airport by the Maharashtra government?

      A) Pune International Airport
      B) Sant Tukaram Maharaj Pune International Airport
      C) Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Pune International Airport
      D) Maharashtra International Airport
      E) Lohegaon International Airport

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Pune International Airport

      3.What was the main focus of the Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS) 2024 hosted by the Indian Navy?

      A) Enhancing naval technology collaboration
      B) Discussing climate change impacts on maritime security
      C) Addressing common maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region
      D) Promoting tourism in Goa
      E) Strengthening bilateral defense ties

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) Addressing common maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region

      4.What was the male unemployment rate for the fiscal year 2023-24 according to the 7th Annual Report of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?

      A) 2.9%
      B) 3.0%
      C) 3.2%
      D) 3.3%
      E) 3.5%

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) 3.2%

      5.What is S&P Global Ratings’ GDP growth forecast for India for the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25)?

      A) 6.5%
      B) 6.8%
      C) 7.0%
      D) 7.2%
      E) 6.9%

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) 6.8%

      6.Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)?

      A) Rakesh Sharma
      B) Jitendra J Jadhav
      C) Arjun Singh
      D) Vikram Sarabhai
      E) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Jitendra J Jadhav

      7.Who was awarded the Global Prestige Award at the House of Lords, UK Parliament?

      A) Karan Johar
      B) Vinod Bachchan
      C) Rajkumar Hirani
      D) Aditya Chopra
      E) Farah Khan

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Vinod Bachchan

      8.Which mission will Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla pilot to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2025?

      A) Gaganyaan
      B) Axiom-4 (Ax-4)
      C) Chandrayaan-3
      D) Mars Orbiter Mission
      E) Aditya-L1

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Axiom-4 (Ax-4)

      9.Which company has commissioned India’s largest blast furnace at its Kalinganagar facility in Odisha?

      A) JSW Steel
      B) Tata Steel
      C) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
      D) Jindal Steel and Power
      E) Essar Steel

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Tata Steel

      10.Who won the men’s doubles title at the 2024 Hangzhou Open?

      A) Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens
      B) Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth
      C) Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan
      D) Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson
      E) Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth

      11.Which country launched the upgraded Shahed-136B suicide drone?

      A) Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens
      B) Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth
      C) Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan
      D) Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson
      E) Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth

      12.What is the title of the book released by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami?

      A) Khaki Mein Shanti
      B) Khaki Mein Sthitapragya
      C) Khaki Ki Kahani
      D) Sthitapragya: A Journey
      E) IPS: The Unwritten Rules

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Khaki Mein Sthitapragya

    5. Editorial 26 september 2024

      Editorial 26 september 2024

      Title: ​ ​ Rogue state: On Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah

      First the pagers exploded. Then came the walkie-talkies. And then, Israel launched a massive bombardment campaign targeting Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed Lebanese-Shia militant group. As it appears, the pager and walkie-talkie explosions were a part of Israel’s coordinated strategy aimed at weakening Hezbollah in their slow-burning war since October 7, 2023. When Israel launched its Gaza invasion after Hamas’s attack a year ago, Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel “in solidarity with the Palestinians”. While both sides exchanged fire, they were wary of not letting the tensions spiral into an all-out war. But that caution was abandoned when Israel killed Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander, in an air strike on Beirut on July 31. Israel’s large-scale air strikes, especially in southern Lebanon, a Hezbollah stronghold, saw the militia group firing hundreds of rockets into Israel. The war in the north has forced about 70,000 Israelis out of their homes. Earlier this month, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that enabling the displaced residents to return to their homes in the northern Upper Galilee region was one of the objectives of the ongoing war. Then came the pager explosions and the subsequent air strikes.

      According to Lebanese authorities, at least 575 people, including women and children, were killed in Israel’s air strikes in just two days. In retaliation, Hezbollah fired more projectiles, including a ballistic missile on Wednesday (September 25, 2024) towards Tel Aviv. The conflict is now in an escalatory spiral and what is to be seen is whether Israel would launch a ground invasion. In 1978, Israel invaded Lebanon with the aim of pushing out Palestinian guerrillas north of the Litani river. The operation was unsuccessful. In 1982, its invasion — this time, the goal was to push the PLO out of Lebanon — managed to force the PLO to relocate from Lebanon, but the war led to the creation of Hezbollah. In 2000, after 18 years of Hezbollah’s resistance, Israel withdrew, leaving a buffer it had carved out on the border in the hands of Hezbollah. In 2006, after a Hezbollah cross-border raid, Israel launched another invasion, but after 30 days of fighting, withdrew as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. If the past is any indication, Israel is making another mistake in Lebanon. A ceasefire in Gaza, which has been overwhelmingly demanded by the international community, would have quietened the northern border. Instead, Mr. Netanyahu, whose troops have killed over 40,000 Palestinians in 11 months in Gaza, has chosen to escalate the war with Hezbollah, killing hundreds more and pushing West Asia to the brink of an all-out war. This bellicosity, callousness and total disregard for international law and norms all bear the hallmarks of a rogue state. A rogue state with impunity.

      Meaning of the word:

      WordMeaningSynonymsAntonyms
      InvasionThe term “invasion” refers to the act of entering a place or territory, especially by force, with the intent of conquering, occupying, or exerting control over it.Incursion Infiltration Occupation
      Attack      		Withdrawal Retreat
      Departure Defense
      SolidaritySolidarity refers to the unity and mutual support among individuals or groups who share common interests, goals, or values. It signifies a sense of togetherness and collective responsibility, where people stand by one another, often in challenging situations, to support a common cause or to advocate for the rights and well-being of a community.Unity
      Cohesion Togetherness  Camaraderie      		Division
      Disunity
      Discord
      Conflict
      Escalatory“Escalatory” refers to something that causes or leads to an increase in intensity, severity, or scope, particularly in a conflict, dispute, or tense situation.Aggravating Intensifying Exacerbating ProvocativeDe-escalating Calming Mitigating  Reducing
    6. JAN 2024 to JUN 2024 Current Affairs

      JAN 2024 to JUN 2024 Current Affairs

      Current Affairs: January 2024 – June 2024

      Stay updated with the most significant events and developments from the first half of 2024! This comprehensive overview covers major political happenings, economic trends, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural milestones. From international relations and environmental initiatives to technological advancements and social movements, this collection captures the key stories shaping our world.

      Brought to you by Edusprint Academy, this resource aims to enhance your understanding of current events and their impact on society. Join us as we reflect on the pivotal moments that defined this period and explore their implications for the future.Download the PDF by clicking the below button.

       

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    7. September 25 Current Affairs Quiz

      September 25 Current Affairs Quiz

      1.Which state in India leads in the number of AYUSH doctors available at primary health care centers?

          A) Maharashtra<br />B) Gujarat<br />C) Uttar Pradesh<br />D) Madhya Pradesh<br />E) Rajasthan</p>       
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      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      D) Madhya Pradesh

      2.Based on the latest report, which category experienced the highest price rise in food inflation for August 2024?

      A) Fruits
      B) Vegetables
      C) Eggs
      D) Non-Alcoholic Beverages
      E) Food and Beverages

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Vegetables

      3.Which country has recently been officially authorized to join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) as announced during the ninth annual meeting?

      A) Egypt
      B) Bangladesh
      C) Algeria
      D) United Arab Emirates
      E) Uruguay

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) Algeria

      4.Which country has been announced as the exclusive partner for the European Hydrogen Week scheduled for November 2024?

      A) Japan
      B) United States
      C) India
      D) China
      E) Australia

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) India

      5.Which country has recently become the first in the world to approve a judicial reform allowing voters to elect judges at all levels?

      A) Brazil
      B) Spain
      C) Mexico
      D) Argentina
      E) Canada

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) Mexico

      6.Which major bank has recently become the first to join the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), highlighting its commitment to addressing climate risks?

      A) State Bank of India
      B) HDFC Bank
      C) Union Bank of India
      D) ICICI Bank
      E) Axis Bank

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) Union Bank of India

      7.which military exercise is currently being held from September 13 to 26, 2024, with the Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman participating?

          A) Al Najah<br />B) Desert Warrior<br />C) Joint Shield<br />D) Valiant Strike<br />E) Operation Thunder</p>        
                                            <a tabindex="0">ANSWER AND EXPLANATION</a>
                <p>Answer:

      A) Al Najah

      8.Which organization and branch of the Indian military successfully conducted the flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) on September 12, 2024?

      A) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force
      B) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army
      C) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy
      D) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Coast Guard
      E) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Indian Navy

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy

      9.Who has been appointed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) as the next ambassador to Iceland?

      A) Mr. A. Sharma
      B) Mr. R. Ravindran
      C) Mr. S. Patel
      D) Mr. K. Kumar
      E) Mr. J. Mehta

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Mr. R. Ravindran

      10.Which Union Minister unveiled the “Rangeen Machhli” mobile application for India’s ornamental fisheries sector?

      A) Shri Giriraj Singh
      B) Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
      C) Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh
      D) Shri Nitin Gadkari
      E) Shri Piyush Goyal

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh

    8. Editorial 24 september 2024

      Editorial 24 september 2024

      Title: ​ ​ Visit wrap-up: On PM Modi’s U.S. visit, announcements

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to the U.S was marked by high-level meetings that had a three-part focus. He spent one day at the Quad and in bilateral meetings with U.S. President Joseph Biden, a day in New York with business leaders and the diaspora, and another day at the UN and in bilateral meetings. The Quad Summit, delayed due to political cycles in the four member countries, was more substantive than expected for a farewell meeting (Mr. Biden and Japan’s Fumio Kishida will soon demit office). The joint statement was noted for its sharp language on Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, as well as on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, where the leaders upheld the UN charter on sovereignty and territorial integrity. The announcement of initiatives aimed at countering Chinese actions will no doubt raise Beijing’s ire: a “Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission” for 2025, a Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI) and a “maritime legal dialogue” to support the “rules-based order”. However, India’s hesitation in joining other Quad militaries in contested waters in the Pacific Ocean remains, and India’s presidency of the Quad next year will show whether those are overcome. Quad countries also committed to a “Cancer Moonshot” to fight cancer, an initiative that can draw lessons from the troubled Quad vaccine initiative. India and the U.S. were able to announce progress on many strategic fronts including a military partnership for semiconductor fabrication and India acquiring predator drones. However, the ties faced unspoken tensions over the lingering effect of the Pannun case, including summons issued for NSA Ajit Doval in a civil suit and a White House meeting with Sikh activists who have campaigned against India — all before Mr. Modi’s arrival. The message from Washington appears to be that the Pannun case cannot be overlooked.

      Mr. Modi’s message at the UN as well as in bilateral meetings with leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was watched closely given recent moves hinting at India’s involvement in a peace process. While Mr. Modi gave no further indication of such a plan, his discussions with Mr. Zelenskyy centred around a possible second peace summit. At a diaspora event, Mr. Modi said that India is now a “strong voice” of the Global South, and was taking up the concerns of the developing world on the conflict with the global leadership. At the UN “Summit of the Future”, he added that the success of humanity would depend on its “collective strength, not in the battlefield”. The next few months will see New Delhi tested not only on those lofty ideals and ambition for peace but also on actualising the many announcements made during the visit.

      Meaning of the word:

      WordMeaningSynonymsAntonyms
      SubstantiveThe term substantive refers to something that is meaningful, essential, or significant in nature. It indicates that an idea, argument, or issue is important and has real value or impact.Significant
      Meaningful
      Important
      Essential      		Insignificant
      Trivial
      Superficial
      Minor
      HesitationHesitation refers to a pause or delay in action or decision-making, often due to uncertainty, doubt, or fear. It occurs when someone is unsure about what to do or say next, and this uncertainty causes a momentary stop or indecision.Uncertainty
      Doubt
      Indecision
      Pausing      		Confidence
      Certainty
      Assurance
      Decisiveness
    9. September 24 Current Affairs Quiz

      September 24 Current Affairs Quiz

      1.Where will the 25th edition of the IIFA Awards take place in 2025?

          A) Mumbai<br />B) Jaipur<br />C) Delhi<br />D) Kolkata<br />E) Bangalore</p>        
                                            <a tabindex="0">ANSWER AND EXPLANATION</a>
                <p>Answer:

      B) Jaipur

      2.Which bank funded the ‘Mukhyamantri Nagar Unnayan Prakalp’ water supply project?

      A) World Bank
      B) Asian Development Bank
      C) International Monetary Fund
      D) New Development Bank
      E) Reserve Bank of India

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Asian Development Bank

      3.How much is the total worth of the railway projects that PM Modi dedicated in Jharkhand?

      A) ₹280 crore
      B) ₹660 crore
      C) ₹1000 crore
      D) ₹1500 crore
      E) ₹2000 crore

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) ₹660 crore

      4.With which country did the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) sign an agreement to improve food safety?

      A) Nepal
      B) Sri Lanka
      C) Bhutan
      D) Bangladesh
      E) Maldives

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) Bhutan

      5. In which country did Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurate Invest India’s new office?

      A) Japan
      B) Singapore
      C) Malaysia
      D) Indonesia
      E) Thailand

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Singapore

      6.What is the primary purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between FSSAI and Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA)?

      A) To increase food exports from India to Brazil
      B) To enhance food safety measures and promote bilateral cooperation in the food sector
      C) To standardize food prices in both countries
      D) To ban the import of processed foods from Brazil
      E) To establish a joint venture for food production

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) To enhance food safety measures and promote bilateral cooperation in the food sector.

      7.What event is the Indian government set to host from February 5 to 9, 2025?

      A) Global Film Festival
      B) International Music Conference
      C) World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES)
      D) Digital Media Expo
      E) Global Arts and Culture Festival

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES)

      8.By how much has the withdrawal limit for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) increased?

      A) ₹25,000
      B) ₹50,000
      C) ₹75,000
      D) ₹1 lakh
      E) ₹1.5 lakh

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      D) ₹1 lakh

      9.What is the name of the premier metal credit card introduced by IDFC First Bank for mid-tier customers?

      A) Mayura
      B) Ashva
      C) Pratham
      D) Vikram
      E) Surya

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Ashva

      10.How much loan facility has the State Bank of India (SBI) approved for the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for the Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Project?

      A) ₹5,000 crores
      B) ₹7,500 crores
      C) ₹10,050 crores
      D) ₹12,000 crores
      E) ₹15,000 crores

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) ₹10,050 crores

      11.Who has been elected as the President of Sri Lanka?

      A) Sajith Premadasa
      B) Ranil Wickremesinghe
      C) Anura Kumara Dissanayake
      D) Mahinda Rajapaksa
      E) Gotabaya Rajapaksa

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) Anura Kumara Dissanayake

      12.Which Indian actor was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the most prolific actor/dancer in Indian film history?

      A) Rajinikanth
      B) Amitabh Bachchan
      C) Chiranjeevi
      D) Salman Khan
      E) Aamir Khan

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) Chiranjeevi

      13.Which Indian wrestler made a remarkable debut in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) at the Gama International Fighting Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia?

      A) Sushil Kumar
      B) Sangram Singh
      C) Bajrang Punia
      D) Yogeshwar Dutt
      E) Vinesh Phogat

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Sangram Singh

      14.Which British racing driver secured his third Formula 1 win at the Singapore Grand Prix on September 22, 2024?

      A) Lewis Hamilton
      B) Lando Norris
      C) George Russell
      D) Daniel Ricciardo
      E) Sebastian Vettel

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      B) Lando Norris

      15.Which Indian badminton player won the women’s singles title at the Polish International Badminton Championships?

      A) P.V. Sindhu
      B) Saina Nehwal
      C) Anmol Kharb
      D) Ashwini Ponnappa
      E) Kidambi Srikanth

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      C) Anmol Kharb

    10. September 21,22 and 23 Current Affairs Quiz

      September 21,22 and 23 Current Affairs Quiz

      1.What was the unique aspect of the Open Water Swimming Expedition to 21 islands of the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago?

          It aimed to promote marine biodiversity conservation

      The islands were named after Param Vir Chakra (PVC) awardees

      It was conducted entirely by civilian swimmers

      It aimed to raise awareness about climate change

      The expedition was held to promote adventure tourism in the region

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      The islands were named after Param Vir Chakra (PVC) awardees

      2.In which place of Maharashtra did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone for the PM MITRA Park?

      1. Pune
      2. Mumbai
      3. Nagpur
      4. Amravati
      5. Nashik

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      4.Amravati

      3.In which year was VisioNxt, the fashion forecasting initiative by NIFT, launched?

      1. 2015
      2. 2016
      3. 2017
      4. 2018
      5. 2019

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      4. 2018

      4.Which titles in the NCERT Class VI curriculum honor bravery and sacrifice?

      1. “National War Memorial” and “Brave Soldiers of India”
      2. “Heroes of Kargil” and “National Heroes”
      3. “Veer Abdul Hameed” and “Patriotic Leaders”
      4. “National War Memorial” and “Veer Abdul Hameed”
      5. “Gallant Warriors” and “Veer Soldiers”

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      4. “National War Memorial” and “Veer Abdul Hameed”

      5. At which beach did Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav participate in the Clean the Beach Campaign on 21 September 2024?

      1. Marina Beach
      2. Juhu Beach
      3. Baga Beach
      4. Kovalam Beach
      5. Radhanagar Beach

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      2. Juhu Beach

      6.With which country did India release joint commemorative stamps in September 2024 to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations?

      1. France
      2. Romania
      3. Germany
      4. Japan
      5. Brazil

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      2. Romania

      7.Which bank partnered with Paisabazaar to launch the YES BANK PaisaSave Credit Card?

      1. HDFC Bank
      2. ICICI Bank
      3. Axis Bank
      4. YES BANK
      5. SBI Bank

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      4.YES BANK

      8.What is the new processing time for the credit and trading of bonus shares as per SEBI’s new framework?

      1. One week
      2. Two weeks
      3. T+2 days
      4. T+5 days
      5. Three days

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      3. T+2 days

      9.Which General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) did Sang Wook Ham get elected as President?

      1. 65th General Conference
      2. 66th General Conference
      3. 67th General Conference
      4. 68th General Conference
      5. 69th General Conference

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      4. 68th General Conference

      10.What status did India achieve in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024?

      1. Tier 2 status
      2. Tier 3 status
      3. Tier 1 status
      4. Tier 4 status
      5. Not ranked

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      3. Tier 1 status

      11.Which statement is correct regarding the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024?

      1. Kerala ranked second in food safety.
      2. The SFSI was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
      3. The top three large states in the SFSI are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat.
      4. SFSI only evaluates food safety in union territories.
      5. The key parameters include only compliance and training.

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      3. The top three large states in the SFSI are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat.

      12.Which airport ranked 3rd in the ‘2024 Megahubs report’?

      1. London Heathrow Airport
      2. Kuala Lumpur International Airport
      3. Tokyo-Haneda International Airport
      4. Singapore Changi Airport
      5. Dubai International Airport

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      3. Tokyo-Haneda International Airport

      13.Who were awarded as the Best Male and Female Players at the FIDE 100 Awards?

      1. Garry Kasparov and Nona Gaprindashvili
      2. Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar
      3. Viswanathan Anand and Hou Yifan
      4. Bobby Fischer and Pia Cramling
      5. Anatoly Karpov and Judit Polgar

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      2. Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar

      14.At which stadium was the 14th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2024 held?

      1. Kalinga Stadium
      2. Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium
      3. Major Dhyan Chand Stadium
      4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium
      5. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      2. Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium

      15.In which match did Jasprit Bumrah achieve 400 international wickets?

      1. Second Test against Australia
      2. First Test against Bangladesh
      3. One Day International against Sri Lanka
      4. T20 International against England
      5. Test match against South Africa

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      1. First Test against Bangladesh

      16.Which cricket players from Sri Lanka were named the ICC Players of the Month for August 2024?

      1. Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis
      2. Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama
      3. Lasith Malinga and Chamara Kapugedera
      4. Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal
      5. Sriyantha Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

      Answer:

      2. Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama

      17.Which city has stepped in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria withdrew?

      1. Melbourne
      2. Sydney
      3. Glasgow
      4. Brisbane
      5. Edinburgh

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      3. Glasgow

      18.Which country did India defeat to win the 8th edition of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy?

      1. Pakistan
      2. Japan
      3. South Korea
      4. China
      5. Malaysia

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      4. China

      19.In which state has Indian boxing champion Nikhat Zareen been appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)?

      1. Maharashtra
      2. Andhra Pradesh
      3. Karnataka
      4. Telangana
      5. Tamil Nadu

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      4. Telangana

      20.Who was declared the winner of Miss India Worldwide 2024?

      1. Neha Dhupia
      2. Priyanka Chopra
      3. Dhruvi Patel
      4. Aishwarya Rai
      5. Sushmita Sen

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      3.Dhruvi Patel

      21.In which year is the Venus Orbiter Mission (Sukrayaan) scheduled to be launched?

      1. 2026
      2. 2027
      3. 2028
      4. 2029
      5. 2030

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      3. 2028

      22.What edition of the Global Food Regulators Summit was inaugurated in September 2024?

      1. First
      2. Second
      3. Third
      4. Fourth
      5. Fifth

      ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
      Answer:

      2. Second