Category: Quiz

  • 12,13,14 & 15 October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    12,13,14 & 15 October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is set to establish India’s first museum dedicated to Hindi literature in which of the following cities?

        A. Lucknow<br />B. Agra<br />C. Kanpur<br />D. Varanasi<br />E. Prayagraj</p>       
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D)Varanasi

    2.On Swachhta Diwas in October 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated India’s first modern and self-reliant Gaushala with a Bio-Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) plant. In which city was the ‘Lal Tipara Gaushala’ inaugurated?

    A. Bhopal
    B. Indore
    C. Gwalior
    D. Jabalpur
    E. Ujjain

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C. Gwalior

    3.The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the world’s largest voluntary organization, was founded on Vijayadashami (Dussehra) by Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar. In which year was the RSS established?

    A. 1915
    B. 1920
    C. 1925
    D. 1930
    E. 1935

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C. 1925

    4.The India Digital Agri Conference 2024, which showcased the potential of digital technologies to transform Indian agriculture, was co-organized by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA). Which of the following institutions partnered with ICFA to co-organize this event?

    A. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
    B. National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)
    C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar TIF – AWaDH
    D. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
    E. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar TIF – AWaDH

    5.On October 12, 2024, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was upgraded to Maharatna status. It became the ____ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) to earn this prestigious classification from the Government of India. Which number CPSE did HAL become upon receiving Maharatna status?

    A. 10th
    B. 12th
    C. 14th
    D. 16th
    E. 18th

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    C.14th

    6.In October 2024, Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW), addressed which edition of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Southeast Asia Region (SEARO) session held in New Delhi?

    A. 74th
    B. 75th
    C. 76th
    D. 77th
    E. 78th

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D. 77th

    7.In October 2024, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), co-chaired the 6th India-US Commercial Dialogue with the US Secretary of Commerce. Who currently holds the position of US Secretary of Commerce?

    A) Germany
    B) Japan
    C) France
    D) Australia
    E) Canada

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B. Gina Raimondo

    8.The recently concluded 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits, which emphasized resilience, connectivity, and cooperation across various fields, were held in which city?

    A. Bangkok, Thailand
    B. Jakarta, Indonesia
    C. Hanoi, Vietnam
    D. Vientiane, Laos
    E. Manila, Philippines
    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    D.Vientiane, Laos

    9.In October 2024, Axis Bank Limited, India’s leading private sector bank, received a loan worth USD 500 million to develop the blue finance market and scale up green projects. Which private lending arm of the World Bank Group provided this loan?

    A. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
    B. International Finance Corporation (IFC)
    C. European Investment Bank (EIB)
    D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
    E. New Development Bank (NDB)

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B. International Finance Corporation (IFC)

    10.According to the findings of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) from its second All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) 2021-22, how much did the average monthly income of rural households in India increase from ₹8,059 in 2016-17 to ₹12,698 in 2021-22?

    A. 45.3%
    B. 50.1%
    C. 57.6%
    D. 60.8%
    E. 65.2%

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C. 57.6%

    11.During the SEBI board meeting held on 30th September 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India revised the nomination rules for Demat accounts and Mutual Funds. How many nominees are account holders now allowed to include?

    A. Up to 5 nominees
    B. Up to 7 nominees
    C. Up to 10 nominees
    D. Up to 12 nominees
    E. Up to 15 nominees

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C. Up to 10 nominees

    12.Who has been appointed as the Additional CEO of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) following the appointment of the previous CEO, P K Singh, as Secretary of the Renewable Energy Ministry?

    A. Rajesh Kumar
    B. L Satya Srinivas
    C. Manoj Kumar
    D. Ravi Shankar
    E. Sunita Sharma

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B. L Satya Srinivas

    13.Who has been appointed as the chairman of Tata Trusts following the passing of Ratan Tata?

    A. Natarajan Chandrasekaran
    B. Noel Tata
    C. Cyrus Mistry
    D. Ratan Naval Tata
    E. Kishore Biyani

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B. Noel Tata

    14.In the 19th edition of the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2024, India was ranked among 127 countries. What was India’s rank in this report?

    A. 101st
    B. 105th
    C. 109th
    D. 111th
    E. 116th

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B. 105th

    15.In the 27th edition of Fortune magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women (MPW) in Business list released on October 2, 2024, who was ranked 3rd?

    A. Mary Barra
    B. Karen S. Lynch
    C. Jane Fraser
    D. Julie Sweet
    E. Safra Catz
    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    C. Jane Fraser

    16.Which upper stage rocket did the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully achieve re-entry for in October 2024, and by which year does ISRO aim to have a Debris Free Space Mission (DFSM)?

    A. GSLV Mk III; 2025
    B. PSLV C-37; 2030
    C. GSLV Mk II; 2035
    D. PSLV C-45; 2028
    E. PSLV C-30; 2032

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B. PSLV C-37; 2030

    17.At which location were the Asian Table Tennis Championships 2024 held, and what medal did the Indian men’s table tennis team secure?

    A. Tokyo, Japan; Silver
    B. Astana, Kazakhstan; Bronze
    C. New Delhi, India; Gold
    D. Beijing, China; Bronze
    E. Seoul, South Korea; Silver

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B. Astana, Kazakhstan; Bronze

    18.Who was awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to promote a world free from nuclear weapons?

    A. International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
    B. Nihon Hidankyo
    C. Greenpeace
    D. Physicians for Social Responsibility
    E. United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B. Nihon Hidankyo

    19.Who has been selected for the prestigious 2024 IACP 40 Under 40 Award, and from which state does she serve as a police officer?

    A. Pritpal Kaur; Assam
    B. Pritpal Kaur; Nagaland
    C. Kavita Sharma; Punjab
    D. Anjali Singh; Maharashtra
    E. Neha Verma; Uttar Pradesh

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B. Pritpal Kaur; Nagaland

    20.Who has been selected for the prestigious 2024 IACP 40 Under 40 Award, and from which state does she serve as a police officer?

    A. Pritpal Kaur; Assam
    B. Pritpal Kaur; Nagaland
    C. Kavita Sharma; Punjab
    D. Anjali Singh; Maharashtra
    E. Neha Verma; Uttar Pradesh

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B. Pritpal Kaur; Nagaland

    21.Which airport received the Platinum Award in the Airport Sector (Facility Category) at the Society of Energy Engineers and Managers (SEEM) Awards held in New Delhi?

    A. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
    B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
    C. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
    D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad
    E. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad

    22.Which state’s Chief Minister was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Asia Human Resource Development (Asia HRD) Academy for outstanding contributions to Human Resource management?

    A. Kerala
    B. Karnataka
    C. Tamil Nadu
    D. Andhra Pradesh
    E. West Bengal
    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    C. Tamil Nadu

    23.What is the theme for the International Day of Rural Women celebrated on October 15, 2024?

    A. Empowering Rural Women for Economic Growth
    B. Rural Women: Key to Sustainable Development
    C. Rural Women Sustaining Nature for Our Collective Future: Building climate resilience, conserving biodiversity, and caring for land towards gender equality and empowerment of women and girls
    D. Women in Agriculture: Innovating for the Future
    E. Celebrating the Contributions of Women in Rural Areas
    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    C. Rural Women Sustaining Nature for Our Collective Future: Building climate resilience, conserving biodiversity, and caring for land towards gender equality and empowerment of women and girls

    24.In which month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) observed globally each year?

    C. October

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C. Rural Women Sustaining Nature for Our Collective Future: Building climate resilience, conserving biodiversity, and caring for land towards gender equality and empowerment of women and girls

  • SET-9 TNPSC QUIZ

    SET-9 TNPSC QUIZ

    1. ‘இந்தியாவின் வனமகன்’ என்று அழைக்கப்படுபவர் யார்?

        A) ஜிட்டுகலிட்டா
    

    B) ஜாதவ்பயேங்

    C) ஜாதுநாத்

    D) சலீம் அலி

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) ஜாதவ்பயேங்

    2. கீழ்க்கண்டவற்றுள் மகரக் குறுக்கம் இடம்பெறாத சொல் எது?

    A) போன்ம்

    B) மருண்ம்

    C) பழம் விழுந்தது

    D) பணம் கிடைத்தது

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer: 

    D) பணம் கிடைத்தது

    3. பொருத்துக.
    a. உவமை – 1. Parable
    b. காடு – 2. Jungle
    c. வனவியல் – 3. Forestry
    d. பல்லுயிர் மண்டலம் – 4. Bio Diversity

    A) 1234

    B) 2341

    C) 3241

    D) 4321

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer: 

    A) 1234

    4. தேன்மழை என்ற நூல் எந்த பாவகையைச் சார்ந்தது?

    A) கலிப்பா

    B) கிளிக்கண்ணி

    C) கண்ணிப்பா

    D) B&C

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer: 

    B) கிளிக்கண்ணி

    5.தன்+நெஞ்சு என்பதனைச் சேர்த்தெழுதக் கிடைக்கும் சொல்

    A) தனெஞ்சு

    B) தானெஞ்சு

    C) தன்நெஞ்சு

    D) தன்னெஞ்சு

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer: 

    D) தன்னெஞ்சு

    6.கீழ்க்கண்ட கூற்றுகளை ஆராய்க
    1.காவற்பெண்டு சங்க காலப் பெண்பாற் புலவர்களுள் ஒருவர்.
    2.சேர மன்னன் போரவைக் கோப்பெரு நற்கிளியின் செவிலித்தாக விளங்கியவர்.
    3.இவர் பாடிய ஒரே ஒரு பாடல் புறநானூற்றில் இடம் பெற்றுள்ளது.
    4.நா.வானமாமலை – வீரபாண்டிய கட்டபொம்மன் கதைப்பாடல்

    A) 1&2 சரி

    B) 2&3 சரி

    C) 1&4 சரி

    D) 1,3&4 சரி

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) 1,3&4 சரி

    7. ’சுத்த தியாகி’ என்று பாராட்டியவர் யார்?

    A) விவேகானந்தர்

    B) பெருந்தலைவர் காமராசர்

    C) பசும்பொன் முத்துராமலிங்க தேவர்

    D) பெரியார்

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) பெரியார்

    8.விவேகானந்தரின் பெருமை என்னும் தலைப்பில் முத்துராமலிங்க தேவர் உரையாற்றிய
    இடம்?

    A) ராமநாதபுரம்

    B) சாயல்குடி

    C) மதுரை

    D) சிவகங்கை

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) சாயல்குடி

    9. கீழ்க்கண்டவற்றுள் தற்போது உரைநடை வழக்கில் இல்லாதது எது?

    A) அளபெடை

    B) குற்றியலுகரம்

    C) குற்றியலிகரம்

    D) ஆய்த குறுக்கம்

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) குற்றியலிகரம்

    10. பிரவசன கேசரி என்று அழைக்கப்பட்டவர் யார்?

    A) பெரியார்

    B) முத்துராமலிங்க தேவர்

    C) அதிவீரமா பாண்டியர்

    D) குலேச பாண்டியன்

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) முத்துராமலிங்க தேவர்

  • 10 October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    10 October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.How many years after the last assembly elections were the recent elections in Jammu and Kashmir conducted?

        A) 2 years<br />B) 4 years<br />C) 6 years<br />D) 8 years<br />E) 10 years</p>     
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    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 AND EXPLANATION

    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 AND EXPLANATION

    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 AND EXPLANATION

    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

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    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 AND EXPLANATION

    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 AND EXPLANATION

    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 AND EXPLANATION

    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 AND EXPLANATION

    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 AND EXPLANATION

    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 AND EXPLANATION

    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 AND EXPLANATION

    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 AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Sustainable agriculture and organic farming

  • 9, October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    9, October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.What is the name of the scheme launched by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to combat child marriage and support families?

        A) Balika Samridhi Yojana<br />B) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao<br />C) Nijut Moina<br />D) Kanyashree Prakalpa<br />E) Shiksha Sahayata Scheme</p>       
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Nijut Moina

    2.How much financial assistance in terms of currency swap has India extended to the Maldives to address its foreign exchange crisis?

    A) $250 million
    B) $400 million
    C) $750 million
    D) $1 billion
    E) $1.5 billion

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) $750 million

    3.What is the name of the national payment system of the UAE that is being interlinked with India’s UPI for seamless cross-border transactions?

    A) AANI
    B) AADHAAR
    C) FAST
    D) Tashan
    E) WIRE

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) AANI

    4.How many consecutive times has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained the policy repo rate at 6.50% as of October 2024?

    A) 5 times
    B) 7 times
    C) 8 times
    D) 9 times
    E) 10 times

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    E) 10 times

    5.Who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for the year 2024 for their pioneering work in artificial intelligence?

    A) Albert Einstein and Richard Feynman
    B) John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton
    C) Stephen Hawking and Niels Bohr
    D) Marie Curie and Max Planck
    E) Roger Penrose and Andre Geim

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    B) John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton

    6.How much duration has been extended for M. Rajeshwar Rao as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

    A) 6 months
    B) 1 year
    C) 2 years
    D) 18 months
    E) 3 years

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) 1 year

    7.Which country has Sanjeev Kumar Singla been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to?

    A) Germany
    B) Japan
    C) France
    D) Australia
    E) Canada

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) France

    8.Who has been appointed as the new chief of the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?

    A) Anil Kumble
    B) Sharad Kumar
    C) Rahul Dravid
    D) Sunil Gavaskar
    E) Kapil Dev

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Sharad Kumar

    9.Dipa Karmakar is associated with which sport?

    A) Athletics
    B) Gymnastics
    C) Swimming
    D) Wrestling
    E) Badminton

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Gymnastics

    10.On which date was the Indian Air Force (IAF) founded?

    A) October 8, 1947
    B) October 8, 1932
    C) April 1, 1933
    D) August 15, 1947
    E) January 26, 1950

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) October 8, 1932

  • 8 October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    8 October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.On October 5, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum in which place, and to whom did he pay tribute during the event?

        A) Aurangabad; Sant Tukaram<br />B) Nagpur; Sant Eknath<br />C) Washim; Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj<br />D) Thane; Sant Dnyaneshwar<br />E) Mumbai; Sant Kabir</p>     
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Washim; Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj

    2.What elements are included in the multi-colored logo for Mahakumbh 2025 unveiled by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath?

    A) A temple, a seer, a lotus, the Ganges river, and Lord Krishna
    B) A temple, a seer, an urn, the Akshayvat tree, and Lord Hanuman
    C) A temple, a seer, a cow, the Banyan tree, and Lord Shiva
    D) A temple, a seer, a conch shell, the Peepal tree, and Goddess Durga
    E) A temple, a seer, an elephant, the Ashoka tree, and Lord Vishnu

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) A temple, a seer, an urn, the Akshayvat tree, and Lord Hanuman

    3.In which bank did the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) raise its stake from 4.05% to 7.10% as of October 5, 2024?

    A) Bank of Baroda
    B) Bank of Maharashtra
    C) Punjab National Bank
    D) State Bank of India
    E) Canara Bank

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Bank of Maharashtra

    4.What was the reason for awarding the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun?

    A) Discovery of CRISPR technology
    B) Discovery of microRNA (miRNA) and its role in regulating gene activity
    C) Development of mRNA vaccines
    D) Discovery of the structure of DNA
    E) Discovery of stem cells

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Discovery of microRNA (miRNA) and its role in regulating gene activity

    5.Where will the 2024 MALABAR exercise take place, and when did this exercise first start?

    A) Mumbai; 2000
    B) Kochi; 1995
    C) Visakhapatnam; 1992
    D) Chennai; 1990
    E) Kolkata; 1998

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    C) Visakhapatnam; 1992

    6.Where were the flight tests of the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) conducted?

    A) Jaipur, Rajasthan
    B) Pokhran, Rajasthan
    C) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
    D) Udaipur, Rajasthan
    E) Bikaner, Rajasthan

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Pokhran, Rajasthan

    7.What is the name of the mascot unveiled for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024, and what is it inspired by?

    A) Chidiya; inspired by a butterfly
    B) Gudiya; inspired by Bihar’s state bird, the sparrow
    C) Gudiya; inspired by a peacock
    D) Chidiya; inspired by a lion
    E) Khel; inspired by an elephant

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Gudiya; inspired by Bihar’s state bird, the sparrow

    8.When is World Cotton Day celebrated, and in what year was its first celebration held?

    A) October 5; 2018
    B) October 7; 2019
    C) October 10; 2020
    D) October 7; 2021
    E) October 6; 2019

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) October 7; 2019

    9.On which day is World Habitat Day celebrated, and what is the theme for the year 2024?

    A) First Monday of October; “Building Green Cities”
    B) October 1; “Youth Empowerment in Housing”
    C) First Monday of October; “Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future”
    D) October 7; “Sustainable Development Goals”
    E) October 5; “Affordable Housing for All”

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) First Monday of October; “Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future”

    10.Which state in India has become the first to launch its own chapter of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP)?

    A) Andhra Pradesh
    B) Tamil Nadu
    C) Telangana
    D) Maharashtra
    E) Karnataka

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Telangana

    11.What organization has India joined as an affiliate member, aimed at enhancing global collaboration in medical device regulation?

    A) World Health Organization (WHO)
    B) International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF)
    C) International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
    D) Global Medical Device Alliance (GMDA)
    E) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF)

    12.Which book by Keki N. Daruwalla earned him the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1984?

    A) Under Orion
    B) Apparition in April
    C) The Keeper of the Dead
    D) The Memory of Light
    E) The Sun’s Eye

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) The Keeper of the Dead

  • 5th,6th and 7th October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    5th,6th and 7th October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.Which company did the Department of Posts (DoP) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with to enhance India’s e-commerce sector?

        A) Flipkart<br />B) Zomato<br />C) Amazon<br />D) Paytm<br />E) Snapdeal</p>        
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Amazon

    2.According to the recent reports By what percentage did India’s overall employment increase between 2016-17 and 2022-23?

    A) 25%
    B) 30%
    C) 36%
    D) 40%
    E) 45%

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 36%

    3.How much did PFC raise in the largest-ever foreign currency term loan by an Indian Public Sector Undertaking, and with which type of institutions was the facility agreement signed?

    A) USD 800 million; Private Sector Banks
    B) USD 1.265 billion; Several Banks in IFSC GIFT City
    C) USD 1 billion; International Financial Institutions
    D) USD 500 million; Multinational Corporations
    E) USD 1.5 billion; Regional Rural Banks

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) USD 1.265 billion; Several Banks in IFSC GIFT City

    4.Which two countries are involved in the redrawing of their borders due to the rapid melting of glaciers caused by climate change?

    A) France and Germany
    B) Italy and Switzerland
    C) Austria and Slovenia
    D) Spain and Portugal
    E) Norway and Sweden

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Italy and Switzerland

    5.Which state in India received a $162 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance tourism, specifically targeting five districts impacted by the pandemic?

    A) Uttarakhand
    B) Himachal Pradesh
    C) Goa
    D) Kerala
    E) Rajasthan

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    B) Himachal Pradesh

    6.What historical change occurred regarding the interest rates on Small Savings Schemes, particularly the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) and 3-year Time Deposits, in December 2023?

    A) Rates were increased by 50 basis points
    B) Rates were reduced by 20 basis points
    C) Rates were increased by 20 basis points
    D) Rates remained unchanged
    E) Rates were decreased by 10 basis points

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Rates were increased by 20 basis points

    7.Who has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) effective October 01, 2024?

    A) Aviral Jain
    B) Shaktikanta Das
    C) Venkatesh Tiwari
    D) Manik Saha
    E) Mullapudi Lokeswara Rao

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) Aviral Jain

    8.Who is the current Governor of Tripura who has also been appointed as the acting Governor of Mizoram?

    A) Hari Babu Kambhampati
    B) Indra Sena Reddy Nallu
    C) Jagdish Mukhi
    D) Anandiben Patel
    E) Keshari Nath Tripathi

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Indra Sena Reddy Nallu

    9.Which city is setting up a state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre to enhance citizen safety?

    A) Mumbai
    B) Ahmedabad
    C) Delhi
    D) Bengaluru
    E) Kolkata

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Ahmedabad

    10.Which country secured the 4th place in the Institute for Management Development (IMD)’s World Talent Ranking (WTR) 2024?

    A) Singapore
    B) Luxembourg
    C) Sweden
    D) Denmark
    E) Switzerland

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Sweden

    11.Which team won the Irani Cup after a gap of 27 years, and which team is the most successful in the tournament’s history?

    A) Mumbai – Rest of India
    B) Rest of India – Mumbai
    C) Mumbai – Karnataka
    D) Karnataka – Rest of India
    E) Mumbai – Delhi

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) Mumbai – Rest of India

    12.Which Indian trio won the team gold medal in the 25m Men’s Rapid Fire Pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2024 held in Lima, Peru?

    A) Raajwardan Patil, Mukesh Nelavalli, and Harsimar Singh Rattha
    B) Raajwardan Patil, Harsimar Singh Rattha, and Akash Saini
    C) Mukesh Nelavalli, Harsimar Singh Rattha, and Arjun Singh
    D) Raajwardan Patil, Mukesh Nelavalli, and Abhay Singh
    E) Mukesh Nelavalli, Akash Saini, and Arjun Singh

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) Raajwardan Patil, Mukesh Nelavalli, and Harsimar Singh Rattha

    13.Which company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, successfully delivered its first major order of the 9×19 millimeter Sub-Machine Gun (SMG) named “Asmi” to the Northern Command of the Indian Army?

    A) Bharat Electronics Limited
    B) Lokesh Machines Limited
    C) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
    D) Mahindra Defence Systems
    E) TATA Advanced Systems

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Lokesh Machines Limited

    14.What edition of the Indian Air Force (IAF) anniversary was celebrated in Chennai with a grand airshow featuring 72 fighter jets and helicopters?

    A) 80th Edition
    B) 85th Edition
    C) 90th Edition
    D) 91st Edition
    E) 92nd Edition

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    E) 92nd Edition

    15.In which year was World Teachers’ Day established, and by which organization?

    A) 1990, United Nations
    B) 1994, UNESCO
    C) 1995, WHO
    D) 1996, UNICEF
    E) 2000, World Bank

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) 1994, UNESCO

  • SET-8 TNPSC QUIZ

    SET-8 TNPSC QUIZ

    1. “எடுத்தல் படுத்தல் நலிதல் உழப்பில் திரிபும் தத்தமில் சிறிது உள வாகும்”
    என்ற வரிகள் இடம் பெற்ற நூல்?

        A) பிங்கள நிகண்டு
    

    B) தொல்காப்பியம்

    C) நன்னூல்

    D) திவாகர நிகண்டு

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) தொல்காப்பியம்

    2. பொருத்துக
    a. குறில் எழுத்துக்களை குறிக்க – 1. கரம்
    b. நெடில் எழுத்துக்களை குறிக்க – 2. கான்
    c. குறில் நெடில் எழுத்துக்களைக் குறிக்க – 3. காரம்
    d. ஆயுத எழுத்தைக் குறிக்க – 4. கேனம்

    A) 2 3 1 4

    B) 1 2 3 4

    C) 3 2 1 4

    D) 4 3 2 1

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer: 

    B) 1 2 3 4

    3. கீழ்க்கண்டவற்றுள் குற்றியலுகரம் அல்லாதது எது?

    A) காசு

    B) பாட்டு

    C) பந்து

    D) அது

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer: 

    D) அது

    4. உடுமலை நாராயணகவி எவ்வாறு புகழப்படுவார்?

    A) கவிஞாயிறு

    B) பகுத்தறிவுக்கவிராயர்

    C) பகுத்தறிவு பகலவன்

    D) கவியரசர்

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer: 

    B) பகுத்தறிவுக்கவிராயர்

    5.உவமைக் கவிஞரின் இயற்பெயர் என்ன?

    A) ராசகோபாலன்

    B) ராஜேந்திரன்

    C) ராதா கிருஷ்ணன்

    D) சுரதா

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer: 

    A) ராசகோபாலன்

    6.கொல்லிப்பாவை என்னும் சிற்றிதழை நடத்தியவர் யார்?

    A) ராஜ மார்த்தாண்டன்

    B) ராஜம் கிருஷ்ணன்

    C) அப்துல் காதர்

    D) சுரதா

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) ராஜ மார்த்தாண்டன்

    7. குழந்தை வரைந்தது பறவைகளை மட்டுமே வானம் தானாக உருவானது. என்ற
    புதுக்கவிதை யாருடையது?

    A) அம்சப்ரியா

    B) கலாப்ரியா

    C) சுரதா

    D) ஷெரீப்

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) கலாப்ரியா

    8.ஆசிய யானைகளில் ஆண் பெண்களை வேறுபடுத்துவது?

    A) காது

    B) தந்தம்

    C) கண்

    D) கால்நகம்

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) தந்தம்

    9. பேச்சு மொழியை எவ்வாறு கூறுவர்?

    A) இலக்கிய வழக்கு

    B) உலக வழக்கு

    C) நூல் வழக்கு

    D) மொழி வழக்கு

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) உலக வழக்கு

    10.
    1. 2012 ஆம் ஆண்டு ஜவஹர்லால் நேரு பல்கலைக்கழகம் ஜாதவுக்கு ‘இந்திய வனமகன் (Forest Man of India)’ என்னும் பட்டத்தை வழங்கியுள்ளது.
    2. 2015 ஆம் ஆண்டு இந்திய அரசு பத்மஸ்ரீ விருதை வழங்கியுள்ளது.
    3. கௌகாத்தி பல்கலைக்கழகம் ‘மதிப்புறு முனைவர்’ பட்டம் வழங்கியுள்ளது.

    A) 1&2 சரி

    B) 2&3 சரி

    C) 1&3 சரி

    D) அனைத்தும் சரி

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) அனைத்தும் சரி

  • 4 October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    4 October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY) to promote sustainable agriculture and achieve food security. With a total proposed expenditure of over ₹1 lakh crore, how much money has been allocated for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY)?

        A) ₹44,246 crore<br />B) ₹57,000 crore<br />C) ₹1 lakh crore<br />D) ₹50,000 crore<br />E) ₹75,000 crore</p>        
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) ₹57,000 crore

    2.Which metro project was recently approved by the Union Cabinet to enhance Chennai’s urban connectivity and transportation network?

    A) Delhi Metro Rail Project Phase-4
    B) Mumbai Metro Rail Project Phase-2
    C) Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II
    D) Bengaluru Metro Rail Project Phase-2
    E) Hyderabad Metro Rail Project Phase-2

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II

    3.What is the primary purpose of India’s decision to join the International Energy Efficiency Hub?

    A) To increase fossil fuel production
    B) To enhance military collaboration with other nations
    C) To promote energy efficiency and sustainability globally
    D) To develop nuclear energy technology
    E) To improve internet connectivity across nations

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) To promote energy efficiency and sustainability globally

    4.How many internship opportunities does the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme aim to provide to youth in India?

    A) 50,000
    B) 75,000
    C) 1,00,000
    D) 1,25,000
    E) 1,50,000

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) 1,25,000

    5.What is the name of the program that was inaugurated in New Delhi to raise awareness about the conservation of wetlands?

    A) Global Wetlands Summit
    B) International Film Festival and Forum on Environment and Wildlife, Vatavaran
    C) Wetlands Conservation Conference
    D) Eco-Film Festival
    E) Green Earth Film Festival

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    B) International Film Festival and Forum on Environment and Wildlife, Vatavaran

    6.Which of the following languages has recently been conferred classical language status by the Government of India? As a result of this decision, the total number of classical languages in India has increased to how many?

    A) Telugu, 10
    B) Marathi, 11
    C) Malayalam, 18
    D) Gujarati, 6
    E) Urdum, 15

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    b) Marathi, 11

    7.Which two states signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on wildlife and forest management challenges?

    A) Tamil Nadu and Kerala
    B) Maharashtra and Gujarat
    C) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
    D) West Bengal and Odisha
    E) Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

    8.Through which country’s power grid will Nepal export 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh as part of the trilateral agreement?

    A) Bhutan
    B) India
    C) Myanmar
    D) Sri Lanka
    E) Pakistan

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) India

    9.Which of the following individuals have been newly appointed as members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

    A) Prof. Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya, and Dr. Nagesh Kumar
    B) Dr. Raghuram Rajan, Dr. Urjit Patel, and Dr. Shaktikanta Das
    C) Prof. Arvind Subramanian, Dr. Bimal Jalan, and Dr. Chetan Ghate
    D) Suresh Tendulkar, Dr. Manmohan Singh, and Dr. Rajiv Kumar
    E) Prof. Jagdish Bhagwati, Raghuram Rajan, and Dr. Viral Acharya

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) Prof. Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya, and Dr. Nagesh Kumar

    10.Which organization has projected that by 2030, fossil fuels will no longer dominate electricity generation in India?

    A) Ministry of Power
    B) International Energy Agency (IEA)
    C) World Bank
    D) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
    E) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

    11.Who has been awarded the 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for his contributions to analytic number theory?

    A) John Doe
    B) Alexander Dunn
    C) Andrew Wiles
    D) Terence Tao
    E) Maryam Mirzakhani

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Alexander Dunn

    12.Which country’s defense forces will receive 150 Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) combat vehicles from Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL)?

    A) India
    B) Bangladesh
    C) Morocco
    D) Nigeria
    E) Brazil

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Morocco

    13.What edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is currently being held, and in which location are the matches taking place?

    A) Eighth edition in Mumbai, India
    B) Ninth edition in Sharjah, UAE
    C) Tenth edition in Melbourne, Australia
    D) Seventh edition in Dubai, UAE
    E) Sixth edition in London, England

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Ninth edition in Sharjah, UAE

  • 3 October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    3 October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.What is the name of the scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2024 Jharkhand ?

        A) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana<br />B) Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan<br />C) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan<br />D) Atal Pension Yojana<br />E) Digital India Initiative</p>     
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    B) Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan

    2.What is the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio program which have completed 10 years and in which year was it launched?

    A) Mann Ki Baat, 2012
    B) Mann Ki Baat, 2014
    C) Jan Dhan Yojana, 2015
    D) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, 2013
    E) Digital India, 2016

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Mann Ki Baat, 2014

    3.The Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga in her nine forms what is the name of the third day of the Navratri festival?

    A) Pratipada
    B) Tritiya
    C) Dwitiya
    D) Chaturthi
    E) Panchami

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Tritiya

    4.Which of the following statements about India’s election to the GlobE Network Steering Committee is correct?

    A) India was elected during the 6th plenary meeting in Beijing.
    B) The GlobE Network was established on June 3, 2020.
    C) India will play an active role in global anti-corruption efforts through the Ministry of Home Affairs.
    D) The network has 100 member countries and 200 member authorities.
    E) The GlobE Network is solely supported by the World Bank.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) India was elected during the 6th plenary meeting in Beijing.

    5.Which organizations signed the 5 Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) with Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) This brings the total number of agreements signed post-space reforms to 75. ?

    A) Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACE), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)
    B) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and Ministry of Defence
    C) Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACE), Ministry of Science and Technology, and ISRO
    D) NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), Ministry of Communications, and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACE)
    E) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), and Ministry of Earth Sciences

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACE), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)

    6.Which team did Dwayne Bravo join as a mentor after announcing his retirement from cricket?

        A) Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<br />B) Mumbai Indians (MI)<br />C) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)<br />D) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)<br />E) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</p>        
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    C) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

    7.What is the title of Arundhati Roy’s publish her first memoir titled?

    A) The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
    B) Mother Mary Comes to Me
    C) The God of Small Things
    D) Field Notes on Democracy
    E) The Cost of Living

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Mother Mary Comes to Me

    8.Under which Act did the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduce amendments to the Delisting of Equity Shares Regulations, 2024?

    A) The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
    B) Mother Mary Comes to Me
    C) The God of Small Things
    D) Field Notes on Democracy
    E) The Cost of Living

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Mother Mary Comes to Me

    9.What is the primary purpose of the ‘Sugam Rinn Bhugtan Yojana’ (SUGAM Scheme) introduced by IDBI Bank?

    A) To provide new loan facilities to borrowers
    B) To recover non-performing retail loans through a One-Time Settlement (OTS)
    C) To offer interest-free loans to small businesses
    D) To finance educational expenses for students
    E) To promote savings accounts for the general public

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To recover non-performing retail loans through a One-Time Settlement (OTS)

    10.Who has been elected as the new President of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) for the year 2024-25?

    A) Rakesh Sharma
    B) MV Shreyams Kumar
    C) Sanjay Gupta
    D) Anil Kumar
    E) Pritam Singh

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) MV Shreyams Kumar

    11.Who has been appointed as the 46th Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) on October 1, 2024?

    A) Lt Gen Daljit Singh
    B) Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin
    C) Dr. Pooja Verma
    D) Rear Admiral Neelam Sharma
    E) Brigadier Anjali Gupta

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin

  • October 1 Current Affairs Quiz

    October 1 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.What is the theme of the Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024?

        A) Integrating Traditional and Modern Medicine<br />B) Global Synergy in Ayush: Transforming Health and Wellness through Medical Value Travel<br />C) Healing through Heritage<br />D) Wellness for All: A Global Perspective<br />E) The Future of Healthcare: Ayush and Innovation</p>        
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    B) Global Synergy in Ayush: Transforming Health and Wellness through Medical Value Travel

    2.What is the main goal of the Cruise Bharat Mission launched on September 30, 2024?

    A) To improve inland waterways
    B) To promote India as a leading global cruise destination
    C) To develop fishing ports
    D) To enhance cargo shipping efficiency
    E) To increase river tourism

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To promote India as a leading global cruise destination

    3.Where was the Bidkin Industrial Area virtually dedicated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 29, 2024?

    A) Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor
    B) Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
    C) Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor
    D) Vishakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor
    E) Mumbai-Trans Harbour Link

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor

    4.Which of the following statements is correct regarding India’s membership in the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?

    A) India is the only member country of the IBCA.
    B) The IBCA aims to protect seven major big cat species.
    C) The framework agreement was signed by the Prime Minister of India in 2024.
    D) The IBCA was launched during the “Commemoration of 50 Years of India’s Project Elephant.”
    E) The headquarters of IBCA is located in Nairobi, Kenya.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) The IBCA aims to protect seven major big cat species.

    5.What is the primary purpose of the ‘SBIG Health Super Top-Up’ plan?

    A) To replace existing health insurance
    B) To serve as an affordable add-on to enhance existing health coverage
    C) To provide life insurance benefits
    D) To offer travel insurance
    E) To cover only outpatient expenses

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To serve as an affordable add-on to enhance existing health coverage.

    6.Who has been appointed as the additional Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)?

    A) Atul Bhatt
    B) A.K. Saxena
    C) Ramesh Kumar
    D) Vinod Kumar
    E) Sanjay Gupta

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) A.K. Saxena.

    7.Which two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the ‘Centre of Excellence for Khadi-2.0’ (CoEK-2.0)?

    A) KVIC and NIFT
    B) KVIC and MSME
    C) NIFT and Ministry of Textiles
    D) KVIC and Indian Institute of Technology
    E) NIFT and Ministry of Commerce

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) KVIC and NIFT.

    8.Where was the last edition of the India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND held in 2023?

    A) New Delhi, India
    B) Auli, Uttarakhand, India
    C) Otar, Kazakhstan
    D) Astana, Kazakhstan
    E) Mumbai, India

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Otar, Kazakhstan.

    9.Who became the first woman fighter pilot to join the Indian Air Force’s 18 Flying Bullets squadron?

    A) Flight Lieutenant Avani Chaturvedi
    B) Wing Commander Anjali Gupta
    C) Squadron Leader Mohana Singh
    D) Captain Shalini Singh
    E) Flight Lieutenant Bhawna Kanth

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Squadron Leader Mohana Singh

    10.Who became the fastest cricketer to reach 27,000 international runs during a Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur?

    A) Sachin Tendulkar
    B) Ricky Ponting
    C) Kumar Sangakkara
    D) Virat Kohli
    E) Brian Lara

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) Virat Kohli

    11.What medal did India secure at the inaugural Asia Pacific Padel Cup (APPC) 2024 held in Bali, Indonesia?

    A) Gold Medal
    B) Silver Medal
    C) Bronze Medal
    D) No Medal
    E) Participation Trophy

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Bronze Medal

    12.Which day is celebrated annually on October 1st to promote the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle?

    A) World Vegan Day
    B) World Animal Day
    C) World Health Day
    D) World Vegetarian Day
    E) International Day of Peace

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) World Vegetarian Day

    13.Which day is annually observed on the last Thursday of September to celebrate the importance of maritime activities?

    A) International Day of the Seafarer
    B) World Maritime Day
    C) National Fishing Day
    D) World Ocean Day
    E) International Maritime Organization Day

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) World Maritime Day