1.What is the primary purpose of the ‘Create in India Challenge-Season One’ launched by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw?
A) To promote international film festivals in India
B) To enhance the quality of Indian news broadcasting
C) To encourage innovation and new ideas in the Indian audio-visual and entertainment sectors
D) To support traditional Indian art forms and heritage
E) To standardize regulations for foreign media companies operating in India
Answer:
C) To encourage innovation and new ideas in the Indian audio-visual and entertainment sectors
2.What is the primary focus of the Kaanu Knowledge Centre being launched at the Tribal Health Resource Centre (THRC) in BR Hills, Karnataka?
- A) To promote tourism in South Indian tribal regions
- B) To preserve and study South Indian Adivasi history, culture, and current issues
- C) To develop new health care techniques for tribal communities
- D) To offer financial support to Adivasi entrepreneurs
- E) To provide educational scholarships to tribal students
ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
Answer:
B) To preserve and study South Indian Adivasi history, culture, and current issues
3.What is the primary focus of the Kaanu Knowledge Centre being launched at the Tribal Health Resource Centre (THRC) in BR Hills, Karnataka?
A) To promote tourism in South Indian tribal regions
B) To preserve and study South Indian Adivasi history, culture, and current issues
C) To develop new health care techniques for tribal communities
D) To offer financial support to Adivasi entrepreneurs
E) To provide educational scholarships to tribal students
Answer:
B) To preserve and study South Indian Adivasi history, culture, and current issues
4.How many members are there in the newly formed National Task Force (NTF) established by the Health Ministry?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 14
D) 16
E) 18
Answer:
C) 14
5. What key feature of the new Asset Management Company (AMC) approved for IndusInd Bank involves equity infusion?
A) The AMC will invest in international markets exclusively.
B) IndusInd Bank will use equity infusion to expand its branch network.
C) The AMC will handle mutual fund operations and benefit from equity infusion by the bank.
D) The AMC will focus solely on corporate bonds and securities.
E) Equity infusion will be used to fund charitable initiatives.
Answer:
C) The AMC will handle mutual fund operations and benefit from equity infusion by the bank.
6.On what basis was Shaktikanta Das rated A+ in the Global Finance Central Banker Report 2024?
A) His role in international diplomacy
B) His performance in controlling inflation, managing interest rates, promoting economic growth, and maintaining exchange rate stability
C) His leadership in bank mergers and acquisitions
D) His initiatives in banking technology and digital transformation
E) His efforts in enhancing customer service and branch operations
Answer:
B) His performance in controlling inflation, managing interest rates, promoting economic growth, and maintaining exchange rate stability
7.What is the maximum tenure extension allowed for Large Value Funds for Accredited Investors (LVFs) under the new SEBI guidelines?
A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 5 years
D) 6 years
E) 7 years
Answer:
C) 5 years
8.What notable achievement did Diana Pundole accomplish at the MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024?
A) She became the first woman to race in the championship.
B) She won the national championship title in the saloon category.
C) She set a new track record in the racing championship.
D) She was awarded the best rookie driver of the year.
E) She became the youngest driver to compete in the championship.
Answer:
B) She won the national championship title in the saloon category.
9.What key policy topics does Tarun Chugh’s book “Modi’s Governance Triumph: Reshaping India’s Path to Prosperity” examine?
A) National Security and Foreign Relations
B) Health Care Reforms and Educational Policies
C) ‘Make in India’ Campaign and Goods and Services Tax (GST)
D) Environmental Conservation and Renewable Energy
E) Agricultural Subsidies and Rural Development
Answer:
C) ‘Make in India’ Campaign and Goods and Services Tax (GST)
10.On what date will India celebrate its first National Space Day to honor its space achievements?
A) August 15, 2024
B) August 23, 2024
C) September 1, 2024
D) October 4, 2024
E) November 21, 2024
Answer:
B) August 23, 2024
11.Who has recently been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)?
A) Ritu Kumar
B) Deepti Gaur Mukherjee
C) Anjali Patel
D) Priya Singh
E) Nisha K. Agarwal
Answer:
B) Deepti Gaur Mukherjee
