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  • September 28,29,30 Current Affairs Quiz

    September 28,29,30 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.What is the primary purpose of the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024?

        A) To increase import tariffs for foreign goods<br />B) To promote foreign aid dependency<br />C) To strengthen the Make in India initiative and improve the ease of doing business<br />D) To limit digital innovations in business processes<br />E) To encourage local businesses to operate without regulations</p>     
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) To strengthen the Make in India initiative and improve the ease of doing business.

    2.On which national highway is the Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) located?

    A) National Highway 48
    B) National Highway 44
    C) National Highway 7
    D) National Highway 6
    E) National Highway 16

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) National Highway 44.

    3.In which zone of the Indian Railways was the Rail Rakshak Dal inaugurated as part of a pilot project?

    A) Eastern Railway Zone
    B) Southern Railway Zone
    C) Western Railway Zone
    D) North Western Railway Zone
    E) Central Railway Zone

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) North Western Railway Zone.

    4.What is the primary purpose of the Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MODONER), launched the official website for Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav?

    A) To promote sports in the Northeast region
    B) To celebrate and showcase the culture, fashion, and business of the Northeast
    C) To launch a new government scheme for infrastructure development
    D) To raise funds for disaster relief in the Northeast
    E) To encourage tourism solely in urban areas

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To celebrate and showcase the culture, fashion, and business of the Northeast.

    5.What is the revised GDP growth forecast for India for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25) as per the OECD’s latest report?

    A) 6.5%
    B) 6.6%
    C) 6.7%
    D) 6.8%
    E) 7.0%

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 6.7%.

    6.What is the name of the supercomputers dedicated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 26, 2024?

    A) PARAM Shiva
    B) PARAM Vishnu
    C) PARAM Rudra
    D) PARAM Brahma
    E) PARAM Ganga

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) PARAM Rudra.

    7.What is the primary aim of the Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) Outreach Cell launched by SEBI?

    A) To increase domestic investment
    B) To facilitate seamless access for FPIs to the Indian securities market
    C) To regulate cryptocurrency transactions
    D) To manage public sector banks
    E) To enhance stock market volatility

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To facilitate seamless access for FPIs to the Indian securities market.

    8.Which banks are involved in the Scheme of Amalgamation approved by the RBI on September 20, 2024?

    A) The Mumbai Sahakari Bank and The Pune Sahakari Bank
    B) The Rajapur Sahakari Bank Limited and The Malad Sahakari Bank Limited
    C) The Thane Sahakari Bank and The Nashik Sahakari Bank
    D) The Delhi Sahakari Bank and The Chandigarh Sahakari Bank
    E) The Aurangabad Sahakari Bank and The Kolhapur Sahakari Bank

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) The Rajapur Sahakari Bank Limited and The Malad Sahakari Bank Limited.

    9.What is the primary purpose of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) signed between India and Uzbekistan?

    A) To increase military cooperation
    B) To enhance investor confidence and strengthen economic cooperation
    C) To establish trade tariffs between the two countries
    D) To promote cultural exchanges
    E) To limit foreign investments in both countries

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To enhance investor confidence and strengthen economic cooperation.

    10.Who is set to become Japan’s next Prime Minister after winning the leadership vote of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)?

    A) Fumio Kishida
    B) Yoshihide Suga
    C) Shigeru Ishiba
    D) Sanae Takaichi
    E) Shinzo Abe

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Shigeru Ishiba.

    11.Which region has the highest youth unemployment rate according to the 7th Annual Report of the Periodic Labour Force Survey?

    A) Kerala
    B) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    C) Lakshadweep
    D) Madhya Pradesh
    E) Gujarat

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Lakshadweep.

    12.According to the SBI report, what is the projected average annual exponential growth rate of India’s population for 2024?

    A) 2.20%
    B) 1.50%
    C) 1%
    D) 0.5%
    E) 3%

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 1%.

    13.Who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony?

    A) Amitabh Bachchan
    B) Rajinikanth
    C) Mithun Chakraborty
    D) Shahrukh Khan
    E) Kamal Haasan

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Mithun Chakraborty.

    14.Which company was awarded the National Energy Leader Award by the Confederation of Indian Industry – Green Business Centre for the sixth consecutive year?

    A) Tata Steel
    B) Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
    C) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
    D) Jindal Steel and Power
    E) Hindalco Industries

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL).

    15.How many medals did the Young Indian Wushu players win at the 9th World Junior Wushu Championships 2024?

    A) Five medals
    B) Six medals
    C) Seven medals
    D) Eight medals
    E) Nine medals

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Seven medals.

    16.What is the theme for World Rabies Day 2024?

    A) Vaccination for All
    B) Breaking Rabies Boundaries
    C) Together Against Rabies
    D) One Health, One Future
    E) End Rabies Now

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Breaking Rabies Boundaries.

  • 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 முழக்கம்ராஜாஜி

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer: 

    D) சிங்கத்தின் முழக்கம்ராஜாஜி

    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) திருத்தக்கத்தேவர்குறிஞ்சித்திட்டு

    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

  • 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

  • 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>        
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    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

  • 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>        
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    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

  • 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

  • September 20 Current Affairs Quiz

    September 20 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.Who chaired the High-Level Committee (HLC) set up to study the feasibility of “One Nation, One Election”?

        A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
    

    B) Former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind

    C) Chief Justice of India

    D) Union Home Minister

    E) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind

    2.What is the value of the order secured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) from Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)?

    A) Rs 500 crore

    B) Rs 650 crore

    C) Rs 750 crore

    D) Rs 850 crore

    E) Rs 950 crore

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) Rs 850 crore

    3.Which of the following is NOT one of the AI-powered solutions launched by Bank of Baroda?

    A) Aditi

    B) GyanSahay.AI

    C) ADI

    D) ChatGenius

    E) None of the above

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) ChatGenius

    4.Which company has PhonePe partnered with to enable UPI payments in Singapore?

    A) PayPal

    B) Liquid Group

    C) Stripe

    D) GrabPay

    E) Alipay

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Liquid Group

    5. Which company has been recognized as the No. 1 India-headquartered company in the World’s Best Companies 2024 list?

    A) TCS

    B) Infosys

    C) HCLTech

    D) Wipro

    E) Tech Mahindra

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) HCLTech

    6.What is the projected annual growth rate for India according to S&P Global’s report?

    A) 5.5%

    B) 6.0%

    C) 6.5%

    D) 6.7%

    E) 7.0%

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) 6.7%

    7.Within how many months is the Chandrayaan-4 mission expected to be completed?

    A) 24 months

    B) 30 months

    C) 36 months

    D) 42 months

    E) 48 months

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 36 months

    8.Who chaired the Union Cabinet meeting that approved the building of the first unit of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)?

    A) Home Minister Amit Shah

    B) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

    C) Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    D) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

    E) Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    9.Which of the following statements about the PM Vishwakarma Scheme is correct?

    A) It was launched on 1st January 2023.

    B) It aims to empower traditional artisans through financial support and skill development.

    C) The scheme is only for large-scale industrial enterprises.

    D) It focuses exclusively on digital marketing for artisans.

    E) The scheme is implemented solely by the Ministry of Finance.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) It aims to empower traditional artisans through financial support and skill development.

  • September 18,19 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.In preparation for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections, which of the following statements is true about the ‘Vote Ka Tyohar’ theme song launched on 18 September 2024?

        A) The song was produced by a Bollywood studio under the leadership of renowned director Rajkumar Hirani.<br />B) CEO Pandurang K Pole released the song, emphasizing the importance of voter turnout and youth involvement.<br />C) The song was created by Rangyug under the banner of the National Voters’ Awareness Campaign.<br />D) Lyrics for the song were penned by the famous lyricist Gulzar, and the music was composed by A.R. Rahman.<br />E) The initiative is aimed at promoting voter participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.</p>       
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) CEO Pandurang K Pole released the song, emphasizing the importance of voter turnout and youth involvement.

    2.Which of the following states will NOT be highlighted at the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav?

    A) Arunachal Pradesh
    B) Assam
    C) Kerala
    D) Manipur
    E) Mizoram

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Kerala

    3.In which country is the Angkor Wat, recognized as Asia’s most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage site, located?

    A) Thailand
    B) Vietnam
    C) Cambodia
    D) Laos
    E) Myanmar

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Cambodia

    4.Which project is IREDA collaborating on with SJVN Limited and GMR Energy Limited?

    A) 500 MW Lower Karnali hydro-electric project
    B) 600 MW Upper Seti hydro-electric project
    C) 900 MW Upper Karnali hydro-electric project
    D) 700 MW Lower Bheri hydro-electric project
    E) 800 MW Upper Marshyangdi hydro-electric project

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 900 MW Upper Karnali hydro-electric project

    5. What is the theme of the BRICS Literature Forum 2024?

    A) “Literature and Digital Transformation”
    B) “World Literature in the New Reality: Dialogue of Traditions, National Values, and Cultures”
    C) “Global Narratives and Emerging Voices”
    D) “Literature and Modernity: Bridging the Gap”
    E) “Cultural Exchange and Literary Innovation”

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) “World Literature in the New Reality: Dialogue of Traditions, National Values, and Cultures”

    6.According to the World Bank’s report titled “Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity: Demographic Change, Non-Communicable Diseases and Human Capital,” how many lives could investing in healthy longevity potentially save in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) by 2050?

    A) 50 million
    B) 100 million
    C) 150 million
    D) 200 million
    E) 250 million

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 150 million

    7.What is the main purpose of the ISO/UNDP PAS 53002 guidelines launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?

    A) To provide guidelines for economic growth and industrial development
    B) To accelerate contributions towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    C) To establish new international trade standards
    D) To enhance global cybersecurity measures
    E) To improve international financial regulations

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To accelerate contributions towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    8.According to the working paper by Sanjeev Sanyal, what was West Bengal’s share of India’s GDP in 1960-61?

    A) 8.0%
    B) 10.5%
    C) 12.5%
    D) 7.5%
    E) 15.0%

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) 10.5%

    9.Which of the following statements is correct regarding the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil in India?

    A) The windfall tax was first introduced on January 1, 2021, and was set to zero as of September 18, 2024.
    B) The windfall tax was initially introduced on July 1, 2022, and was set to zero as of September 18, 2024.
    C) The windfall tax was imposed on crude oil imports, and the tax rate was increased to 50% on September 18, 2024.
    D) The windfall tax was introduced on September 1, 2022, and was removed on July 1, 2024.
    E) The windfall tax was set at 10% from its introduction and was removed on September 18, 2024.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) The windfall tax was initially introduced on July 1, 2022, and was set to zero as of September 18, 2024.

    10.Which company has been chosen by LIC to develop its next-generation digital platform under the DIVE programme?

    A) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
    B) Tech Mahindra
    C) Infosys
    D) Wipro
    E) HCL Technologies

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Infosys

    11.What is the total amount pledged for renewable energy projects by 2030 according to the recent commitments?

    A) $250 billion (Rs 20.5 trillion)
    B) $386 billion (Rs 32.45 trillion)
    C) $300 billion (Rs 25 trillion)
    D) $400 billion (Rs 33 trillion)
    E) $350 billion (Rs 29 trillion)

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) $386 billion (Rs 32.45 trillion)

    12.Which of the following statements is correct about the newly introduced ‘RBL Bank DMI Finance Credit Card’?

    A) The card is only available in metro cities.
    B) The membership fee for the card is Rs 499, excluding GST.
    C) The card offers a basic set of features without rewards or EMI options.
    D) The strategic partnership for the card involves ICICI Bank and HDFC Finance.
    E) The card’s rewards program is limited to discounts at local merchants only.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) The membership fee for the card is Rs 499, excluding GST.

    13.Who did Amrit Mohan succeed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?

    A) The card is only available in metro cities.
    B) The membership fee for the card is Rs 499, excluding GST.
    C) The card offers a basic set of features without rewards or EMI options.
    D) The strategic partnership for the card involves ICICI Bank and HDFC Finance.
    E) The card’s rewards program is limited to discounts at local merchants only.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Dalit Singh Choudhary

    14.Before his appointment as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Galaxy Health Insurance Company Limited, Gopalan Srinivasan served as the Chairman and Managing Director of which company?

    A) Oriental Insurance Company Limited
    B) United India Insurance Company Limited
    C) New India Assurance Company Limited
    D) National Insurance Company Limited
    E) Life Insurance Corporation of India

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) New India Assurance Company Limited

    15.Who did Jafar Hassan succeed as the Prime Minister of Jordan?

    A) Ali Abu al-Ragheb
    B) Abdullah Ensour
    C) Bisher Khasawneh
    D) Marouf al-Bakhit
    E) Ahmad Lozi

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Bisher Khasawneh

    16.Which Bollywood actress was the chief guest at the Indian Women Dubai Awards 2024?

    A) Priyanka Chopra
    B) Kareena Kapoor
    C) Deepika Padukone
    D) Sameera Reddy
    E) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) Sameera Reddy

    17.For which movie did Aishwarya Rai Bachchan win the Best Actress (Critics) Award at the SIIMA 2024?

    A) Ponniyin Selvan 2

    B) Devdas

    C) Jodhaa Akbar

    D) Guzaarish

    E) Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) Ponniyin Selvan 2

    18.Which railway station recently received the Non-Suburban Group-1 (NSG-1) status from the Ministry of Railways?

    A) Secunderabad Junction

    B) Vijayawada Junction

    C) Hyderabad Railway Station

    D) Chennai Central

    E) Bengaluru City

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Vijayawada Junction

    19.Who has become the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires?

    A) Saleema Imtiaz

    B) Nida Dar

    C) Bismah Maroof

    D) Javeria Khan

    E) Sana Mir

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) Saleema Imtiaz

    20.How much prize money will the winning team of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup receive?

    A) $1.5 million

    B) $2 million

    C) $2.34 million

    D) $2.45 million

    E) $2.75 million

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C)$2.34 million

    21.What is the minimum annual contribution amount for the NPS Vatsalya Scheme?

    A) Rs. 500
    B) Rs. 2,000
    C) Rs. 1,000
    D) Rs. 5,000
    E) Rs. 10,000

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Rs. 1,000

    22.Which edition of Exercise Eastern Bridge is currently being conducted?

    A) 7th Edition

    B) 5th Edition

    C) 3rd Edition

    D) 9th Edition

    E) 6th Edition

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) 7th Edition

    23.Which of the following statements about the Special Campaign 4.0 is correct?

    A) The campaign will run from September 2 to October 31, 2024, with a preliminary phase from August 16 to 30, 2024.
    B) Special Campaign 4.0 aims to institutionalize cleanliness in all central government offices using a saturation approach, including field and outstation offices.
    C) The campaign is managed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.
    D) The previous Special Campaigns covered 250,000 cleanliness sites and freed up 200 lakh square feet of space.
    E) The web-portal launch event for Special Campaign 4.0 included only Public Grievances Officers from 20 Ministries.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Special Campaign 4.0 aims to institutionalize cleanliness in all central government offices using a saturation approach, including field and outstation offices

    24.Who are the authors of the book “Sri Rama in Tamilagam – An Inseparable Bond”?

    A) Dr. R.N. Ravi and Dr. D.K. Hema Ravi
    B) Dr. K.K. Hari and Dr. M.K. Hema
    C) Dr. D.K. Hari and Dr. D.K. Hema Hari
    D) Dr. D.K. Ravi and Dr. K.D. Hema
    E) Dr. R.K. Hari and Dr. H.D. Hema

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Dr. D.K. Hari and Dr. D.K. Hema Hari

  • September 17 Current Affairs Quiz

    September 17 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.What is the minimum age limit for senior citizens to receive benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) as extended by the central government?

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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) 70 years

    2.Where was the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024) recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

    A) Mumbai
    B) New Delhi
    C) Bengaluru
    D) Chennai
    E) Hyderabad

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) New Delhi

    3.What is the primary goal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the National Health Authority (NHA) and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)?

    A) Developing new pharmaceuticals
    B) Enhancing AI capabilities in the healthcare sector
    C) Improving medical infrastructure
    D) Training healthcare professionals
    E) Conducting international health research

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Enhancing AI capabilities in the healthcare sector

    4.Where is the 8th India Water Week being held?

    A) Mumbai
    B) Bengaluru
    C) New Delhi
    D) Hyderabad
    E) Chennai

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) New Delhi

    5. Which country was the partner country for the 4th Global Bio-India 2024?

    A) Japan
    B) China
    C) South Korea
    D) Germany
    E) United States

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) South Korea

    6.What is the new name of India’s first Vande Metro service flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

    A) Bharat Express
    B) Namo Bharat Rapid Rail
    C) Modi Metro
    D) Prime Rail
    E) Bharat High-Speed Rail

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Namo Bharat Rapid Rail

    7.As of the week ending August 30, 2024, what was the record high of India’s foreign exchange reserves?

    A) 670.14 billion dollars
    B) 679.34 billion dollars
    C) 689.24 billion dollars
    D) 695.50 billion dollars
    E) 700.00 billion dollars

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 689.24 billion dollars

    8.Where was the 4th South Asian Junior Athletics Championships held?

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

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Chennai

    9.Which title did Anmol Kharb win at the 2024 Belgian International Badminton Tournament?

    A) Women’s Doubles
    B) Mixed Doubles
    C) Women’s Singles
    D) Men’s Singles
    E) Men’s Doubles

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Women’s Singles

    10.How many medals and Medallions of Excellence did India win at World Skills 2024 in Lyon, France?

    A) 12
    B) 14
    C) 16
    D) 18
    E) 20

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 16

    11.In which state will Prime Minister Narendra Modi launch the Subhadra Scheme, the largest women-centric initiative aimed at supporting over 1 crore women?

    A) Tamil Nadu
    B) Karnataka
    C) Odisha
    D) West Bengal
    E) Andhra Pradesh

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Odisha

    12.On which date is World Ozone Day observed?

    A) September 1
    B) September 10
    C) September 16
    D) October 1
    E) October 16

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) September 16

  • September 15,16 Current Affairs Quiz

    September 15,16 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.What is the name of the newborn calf introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and what does it mean?

        A) Surya<br />B) Deepjyoti<br />C) Chandra<br />D) Prakash<br />E) Vidhata</p>      
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Deepjyoti

    2.What was the minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice set by the Indian government before its removal?

    A) $1,000 per tonne
    B) $1,200 per tonne
    C) $950 per tonne
    D) $1,500 per tonne
    E) $800 per tonne

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) $1,200 per tonne

    3.Who inaugurated the “Constitutional Temple – Samvidhan Mandir” at the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Maharashtra?

    A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
    B) President Droupadi Murmu
    C) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
    D) Home Minister Amit Shah

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

    4.Who was the Chief Guest at the 1st Foundation Day event of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)?

    A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
    B) Union Minister Amit Shah
    C) Home Minister Rajnath Singh
    D) Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Union Minister Amit Shah

    5. What is the primary objective of the Trade Connect e-Platform launched by Union Minister Piyush Goyal?

    A) To increase domestic trade opportunities
    B) To enhance international trade opportunities for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs
    C) To provide financial services to large corporations
    D) To streamline the import-export regulations

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To enhance international trade opportunities for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs

    6.Where will India’s first silicon carbide manufacturing unit be established?

    A) Mumbai
    B) Bangalore
    C) Bhubaneswar
    D) Hyderabad

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Bhubaneswar

    7.Which two companies have entered into a bancassurance partnership to offer life insurance products?

    A) Max Life Insurance and ICICI Bank
    B) Max Life Insurance and CSB Bank
    C) HDFC Life Insurance and CSB Bank
    D) Max Life Insurance and SBI Bank

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Max Life Insurance and CSB Bank

    8.What is the name of the operation initiated by the Government of India to provide humanitarian assistance to countries affected by Typhoon Yagi?

    A) Operation Relief
    B) Operation Samudra
    C) Operation Sadbhav
    D) Operation Mitigation

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Operation Sadbhav

    9.On 14th September 2024, who presented the Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar to the Secretary of DARPG, Mr. V. Srinivas?

    A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
    B) Home Minister Shri Amit Shah
    C) Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan
    D) President Droupadi Murmu

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Home Minister Shri Amit Shah

    10.Which organization awarded the 2024 Energy Management Insight Award to NTPC Talcher Kaniha?

    A) International Energy Agency (IEA)
    B) Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM)
    C) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
    D) World Energy Council (WEC)

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM)

    11.What is the theme for National Engineers Day 2024?

    A) Engineering for a Digital Future
    B) Building Infrastructure for Tomorrow
    C) Innovating for a Sustainable Future
    D) Engineering Excellence and Innovation

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Innovating for a Sustainable Future

    12.At which Grand Prix did Oscar Piastri claim his first Formula 1 win?

    A) Monaco Grand Prix
    B) British Grand Prix
    C) Azerbaijan Grand Prix
    D) Italian Grand Prix

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Azerbaijan Grand Prix

    13.How far did Neeraj Chopra throw to secure second place in the Diamond League final in Brussels?

    A) 87.76 meters
    B) 87.86 meters
    C) 87.96 meters
    D) 88.06 meters
    E) none of these

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) 87.86 meters

    14.How many medals did India win at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris?

    A) 25
    B) 27
    C) 29
    D) 31
    E) 35

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 29

    15.Which sport will be featured as a Demonstration Sport at the 2026 Asian Games?

    A) Kabaddi
    B) Yogasana
    C) Archery
    D) Wushu
    E) Cricket

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Yogasana