Tag: CA Quiz

1.The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 aims to amend which act and who led the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee discussing this bill?

    A) Waqf Act, 1995; Chaired by Jagdambika Pal

B) Waqf Act, 2005; Chaired by Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

C) Waqf Act, 1980; Chaired by Shashi Tharoor

D) Waqf Act, 1995; Chaired by K. C. Venugopal

E) Waqf Act, 2010; Chaired by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

A) Waqf Act, 1995; Chaired by Jagdambika Pal

2.What is the new name of the Maharashtra State Skills Development University, which was announced by the Maharashtra government declared on October, 2024?

A) Ratan Tata Skill Development Institute

B) Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata Skills University

C) Tata Education and Skills Academy

D) Maharashtra Ratan Tata Skill University

E) Ratan Tata National Skills University

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

B) Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata Skills University

3.Which Indian state has recently initiated a comprehensive household caste survey, making it the third state to do so after Andhra Pradesh and Bihar?

A) Maharashtra

B) Karnataka

C) Telangana

D) Tamil Nadu

E) Uttar Pradesh

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

C) Telangana

4.What edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) is being attended by India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, and where is this meeting taking place?

A) 21st Edition in New Delhi, India

B) 22nd Edition in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

C) 23rd Edition in Islamabad, Pakistan

D) 24th Edition in Astana, Kazakhstan

E) 25th Edition in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

C) 23rd Edition in Islamabad, Pakistan

5.Which country has become the second-largest supplier of restricted technologies to Russia, following China, particularly in items such as microchips, circuits, and machine tools?

A) United States

B) Japan

C) India

D) Germany

E) South Korea

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

C) India

6.What was the wholesale price inflation (WPI) in India for August 2024?

A) 1.50%

B) 1.31%

C) 1.84%

D) 1.25%

E) 2.00%

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

B) 1.31%

7.How many days is the term deposit duration for the ‘bob Utsav Deposit Scheme’ launched by Bank of Baroda aimed at offering competitive interest rates to depositors during the festive season. ?

A) 300 days

B) 450 days

C) 400 days

D) 365 days

E) 500 days

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

C) 400 days

8.Which company has recently emerged as the fifth-largest ecosystem player in India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) sector?

A) Paytm

B) Google Pay

C) PhonePe

D) Navi

E) Amazon Pay

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

D) Navi

9.Which Bollywood actors has been appointed as a jury member for the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2024?

A) Priyanka Chopra

B) Kareena Kapoor

C) Deepika Padukone

D) Dia Mirza

E) Alia Bhatt

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

D) Dia Mirza

10.Who has been appointed and assumed charge as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard?

A) Rajesh Sethi

B) Vikram Singh

C) Paramesh Sivamani

D) Arun Kumar

E) Ravi Kumar

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

C) Paramesh Sivamani

11.For which mission was Dr. S. Somanath awarded the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) World Space Award, and where did the award ceremony take place?

A) Mars Orbiter Mission; Paris, France

B) Chandrayaan-3; Milan, Italy

C) Gaganyaan; Berlin, Germany

D) Astrosat; Tokyo, Japan

E) NavIC; New Delhi, India

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

B) Chandrayaan-3; Milan, Italy

12.What is the name of the mission launched by Space Kidz India to train girls in space technology, and which mission does it aim to support?

A) Shakti Mission; ISRO’s Gaganyaan

B) ShakthiSAT; ISRO’s Chandrayaan-4

C) Women in Space; NASA’s Artemis

D) Space Girls; ESA’s Mars Mission

E) Future Astronauts; ISRO’s Mangalyaan

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

B) ShakthiSAT; ISRO’s Chandrayaan-4

13.Which men and women players were recognized as the ICC Players of the Month for September 2024?

A) Virat Kohli and Meg Lanning

B) Kamindu Mendis and Tammy Beaumont

C) Babar Azam and Ellyse Perry

D) Ben Stokes and Sophie Ecclestone

E) Kane Williamson and Smriti Mandhana

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

B) Kamindu Mendis and Tammy Beaumont

14.Which hockey player emerged as the highest-paid player during the recent Hockey India League (HIL) auction?

A) Manpreet Singh

B) Harmanpreet Singh

C) Akashdeep Singh

D) Mandeep Singh

E) Rupinder Pal Singh

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

B) Harmanpreet Singh

15.In which event did Indian shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar win the silver medal at the ISSF World Cup 2024 final in Delhi?

A) Women’s 25m Pistol

B) Women’s 10m Air Rifle

C) Women’s Trap

D) Women’s Skeet

E) Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

B) Women’s 10m Air Rifle

16.On which day is World Food Day observed, and what is the theme for 2024?

A) October 14; “Food Security for All”

B) October 15; “End Hunger and Malnutrition”

C) October 16; “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future”

D) October 17; “Sustainable Food Systems”

E) October 18; “Food for a Sustainable Future”

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

C) October 16; “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future”

17.On which date is World Students’ Day observed to honor Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam known as the “Missile Man of India”?

A) October 12

B) October 13

C) October 14

D) October 15

E) October 16

ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

Answer:

D) October 15

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?

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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

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

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

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

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

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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                <p>Answer:

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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                <p>Answer:

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

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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                <p>Answer:

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

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.

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