Quiz July 2024
Q1. With reference to the Chief Justice of India, consider the following statements:
1. He/She is the head of the judiciary in India and the Supreme Court of India.
2. He/She is appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.
3. The first Chief Justice of India was Fathima Beevi.
How many of the statements given above are incorrect ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q2. Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘NITI Aayog’ ?
a) A central government ministry focused solely on economic planning.
b) A research institution independent of the Indian government.
c) A policy think tank and government organization that advises on national development programs.
d) A regulatory body overseeing the activities of state governments.
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding coking coal:
1. Coking coal is primarily used in the production of steel.
2. India has abundant reserves of high-quality coking coal.
3. The global demand for coking coal is significantly declining due to the increased use of renewable energy sources.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Q4. Consider the following statements about the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO):
1. The SCO Charter was signed during the Shanghai SCO Heads of State meeting in June 2002.
2. SCO member states includes India and Pakistan.
3. Russian is one of the official languages of the organisation.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Q5. Consider the following statements:
1. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is an indicator of business activity for both in the manufacturing and services sectors.
2. A score above 50 denotes expansion in business activity and below 50 denotes contraction.
3. The PMI is compiled by Reserve bank of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q6. Which of the following statements regarding FATF are correct ?
1. The FATF is an UN organization to combat Money Laundering and Terror Financing.
2. FATF is the initiative of the G20 to develop policies to combat money laundering.
3. The FATF headquaters is in Geneva Switzerland.
Select the correct answer using the code below.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2 and 3
c) Only 1 and 3
d) None of the above
Q7. The Harike Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
a) Odisha
b) Punjab
c) Uttarakhand
d) Himachal Pradesh
Q8. Santiago is the capital city of which country ?
a) Haiti
b) Chile
c) Nauru
d) Tonga
Q9. Where was the 16th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ held ?
a) Kolkata, West Bengal
b) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
c) Umroi, Meghalaya
d) Guwahati, Assam
Q10. Recently, which organization has approved a $1.5 billion loan to support India’s green hydrogen initiatives ?
a) World Bank
b) International Monetary Fund
c) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
d) International Development Association
Q11. Indian army recently conducted joint military exercise ‘Maitree’ with which country’s army ?
a) Indonesia
b) Egypt
c) Thailand
d) Vietnam
Q12. Which organization named Pawan Kapoor and TV Ravichandran as the new deputy members of its Council Secretariat team in July 2024?
a) DRDO
b) NABARD
c) NSA
d) IRDAI
Q13. Nyoma-Chushul region, recently seen in news due to flash floods, is located in which state/UT ?
a) Assam
b) Sikkim
c) Ladakh
d) Uttarakhand
Q14. Svalbard, recently seen in the news, is an archipelago located in which ocean ?
a) Arctic Ocean
b) Indian Ocean
c) Atlantic Ocean
d) Pacific Ocean
Q15. FIDE has declared that Singapore would host the 2024 World Championship match between India’s D Gukesh and the defending champion, Ding Liren from which country ?
a) China
b) Japan
c) Spain
d) Germany
Q16. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased to ___________, up from 57.5 in May 2024, suggesting a more significant improvement in business conditions.
a) 58.2
b) 57.2
c) 58.3
d) 57.3
Q17. Our knowledge about the Harappan civilization is as yet incomplete because
a) Only a few sites have so far been excavated
b) We have absolutely no idea regarding the economic conditions then prevailing
c) The script on the Harappan seals is still indecipherable
d) The evidence available does not throw any light on religious beliefs
Q18. The Indus Valley Civilisation belongs to the-
a) “Palaeolithic Age”
b) “Mesolithic Age”
c) “Chalcolithic Age”
d) “Neolithic Age”
Q19. In economics secondary effects refer to the
a) best alternative that must be forgone as the result of a choice.
b) immediate and visible intended consequences of a change.
c) impact of the scarcity of resources on the scarcity of the goods that are produced with those resources.
d) unintended consequences of a change that are not immediately identifiable but are felt only with time.
Q20. Which curve shows the inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation rates
a) Supply curve
b) Indifference curve
c) IS curve
d) Phillips curve
Q21. Consider the following statements:
1. Madras was officially renamed Chennai on July 17, 1996.
2. The state of Madras was renamed Tamil Nadu on January 14, 1969.
3. Chennai is located on the Malabar Coast in southeast India.
4. Chennai is known as the “Silicon Valley of India”.
How many of the statements given above are incorrect?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All four
Q22. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme which was announced in 2020.
2. Its goal is to development of more than 14500 schools across the country.
3. The PM SHRI Schools will be developed as Green Schools.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q23. Who has the authority to amend the list of Scheduled Castes under Article 341 of the Indian Constitution ?
a) The President alone.
b) The Parliament alone.
c) The President with the consent of the Parliament.
d) The Supreme Court of India.
Q24. Consider the following statements about the Sutlej River :
1. It enters India through the Shipki La Pass in Himachal Pradesh.
2. Sutlej River meets the Beas River in Harike.
3. Salal Dam is a run-of-the-river hydropower project on the Sutlej River.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q25. Consider the following statements:
1. The Status of Leopards in India report is released by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
2. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of leopards in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q26. Consider the following statements:
1. National Waterway 1 (NW-1) is the longest National Waterway in India.
2. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is responsible for the development and maintenance of national waterways only, and not state waterways.
3. The IWAI operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q27. Consider the following statements regarding the Nalanda University:
1. The university was founded by Chandragupta II.
2. Hiuen Tsang visited Nalanda during the reign of Harshavardhan.
3. The library of Nalanda University was called Dharmaganja.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only
Q28. Consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court of India has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.
2. The collegium system plays a crucial role in the selection and recommendation of candidates for the Supreme Court.
3. The Constitution of India has set the minimum age of 45 years for the appointment of judges to Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q29. Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) was seen in the news recently, is :
a) A list of imported defence items that are approved for use by the Indian armed forces.
b) A catalogue of defence technologies India is willing to export to friendly nations.
c) A register of foreign defence companies allowed to operate in India.
d) A list of defence items that will only be procured from domestic manufacturers after specified timelines.
Q30. Which of the following statements(s) is/are correct ?
1. Indonesia is the world leader in nickel production and reserves.
2. Nickel is used in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q31. What is the capital city of Somalia ?
a) Apia
b) Mogadishu
c) Kigali
d) Tunis
Q32. Ujjain is situated on the banks of which river ?
a) Shipra
b) Cauvery
c) Narmada
d) Mahanadi
Q33. Where is the hq of The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) situated ?
a) London
b) Paris
c) Beijing
d) New York
Q34. What is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh ?
a) Western tragopan
b) Yellow Bulbul
c) Hill myna
d) White-winged duc
Q35. Thane-Borivali Tunnel project, recently seen in the news, is associated with which state ?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Kerala
c) Maharashtra
d) Gujarat
Q36. Which state won the ‘Best State in Horticulture Award 2024’ in the Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024 ?
a) Assam
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Nagaland
d) Sikkim
Q37. Which nation’s container ship “San Fernando” made its debut at India’s biggest transshipment port, Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL), berthing in Kerala ?
a) Japan
b) China
c) USA
d) Russia
Q38. In July 2024, a report predicted India is predicted to reach a tipping point in ______________, when its 1.61 billion people reach twice the number of China’s 806 million.
a) 2080
b) 2085
c) 2075
d) 2070
Q39. On which date the Central Government declare “Samvidhan Hatya Diwas” to protest and honour those who fought against the injustice during the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975 ?
a) June 24
b) June 25
c) June 27
d) June 28
Q40. In July 2024, K P Sharma Oli was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the _________ time.
a) second
b) third
c) fourth
d) fifth
Q41. Project 2025, recently seen in the news, is related to which country ?
a) Australia
b) Japan
c) USA
d) India
Q42. President Draupadi Murmu has appointed Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Justice R. Mahadevan as judges of the Supreme Court. With these two appointments, the sanctioned number of judges in the Supreme Court will increase to ________.
a) 32
b) 33
c) 34
d) 31
Q43. Nallathambi Kalaiselvi has been appointed as Director General for the second time in which of the following organizations ?
a) Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
b) Indian council of medical research
c) Defence Research & Development Organization
d) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Q44. Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on every year on which day ?
a) 15 July
b) 16 July
c) 17 July
d) 18 July
Q45. The Indian team, which participated at the 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2024 achieved remarkable success, with one student winning a GOLD medal and three students securing SILVER medals. The 35th IBO was held in which country ?
a) Kazakhstan
b) Oman
c) UAE
d) India
Q46. Shaurya Bawa, who was seen in news in July 2024 for achieving a remarkable achievement, is associated with which of the following sport ?
a) Tennis
b) Shotput
c) Squash
d) Wushu
Q47. ‘ Hind Swaraj’ was written by
a) Abdul Kalam Azad
b) Gandhiji
c) Sardar Patel
d) None of the above
Q48. Which of the following refers to print revolution ?
a) Invention of printing press
b) Shift from hand printing to mechanical printing
c) Revolt of people against printed matters
d) Handwritten manuscripts for printed books
Q49. Which one of the following is considered the best form of government ?
a) Democracy
b) Dictatorship
c) Monarchy
d) Military Rule
Q50. Which is known as ” Golden Fibre ‘’ ?
a) Cotton
b) Jute
c) Rice
d) Silk
Q51. In India all of the following are sources for government revenue, except ?
a) Agricultural income tax
b) Anti dumping duty
c) Perquisite tax
d) Toll tax
Q52. Which among the following does not count in the development expenditure of government ?
a) Expenditure on economic services
b) Expenditure on social services
c) Grant to states
d) Defence expenditure
Q53. What does the term ‘Call Money’ refer to ?
a) A loan made for a very short period of a few days or a week
b) Student loans to help cover the cost of higher education
c) Loans to allow consumers to buy homes they can’t pay for upfront
d) Personal loans for any personal expenses which don’t have a designated purpose
Q54. The demand for a normal good increases with ________ in the consumer’s income.
a) increase
b) decrease
c) constant
d) double
Q55. With reference to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), consider the following statements:
1. It is an agency of the United Nations, provides humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
2. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly and Ludwik Rajchman.
3. It began its work in India in 1949.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q56. Recently, the Prime Minister of India remembered and paid tribute to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary. He was the known as the designer of which of the followings ?
a) Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
b) Indian National Flag (Tricolour)
c) National Emblem
d) Rashtrapati Bhavan
Q57. Consider the following statements about Uniform Civil Code:
1. It refers to the formulation of one law for India.
2. Article 44 directs the state to implement a UCC in India.
3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar believed that this Code was desirable but should be voluntary for the time being.
4. Goa is the only Indian state with a Uniform Civil Code for all residents, regardless of religion.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All four
Q58. Consider the following statements about Cloudbursts:
1. It is a sudden, intense precipitation event that can lead to flooding.
2. It occurs through orographic lift or warm-cool air mixing, causing rapid condensation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q59. With reference to the ‘Tarang Shakti 2024,’ consider the following statements:
1. It is a two-phase military exercise to be hosted by the Indian Air Force.
2. Its first phase will held Sular, Tamil Nadu from 6th of August.
3. The second phase will take place in Pathankot from September 1–14.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q60. Which of the following statements are correct about the Rabies ?
1. Rabies is a viral, zoonotic, neglected tropical disease.
2. Transmission to humans primarily occurs through contact with the blood of infected animals.
3. It is a vaccine-preventable disease.
Select the answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q61. Consider the following statements regarding Thorium-based nuclear power station.
1.Russia has built the world’s first nuclear power plant using molten thorium salt.
2. Unlike uranium, thorium must first be converted to U-233 in a reactor to produce nuclear energy.
3. The station’s reactor uses carbon dioxide for heat transfer and heavy water for cooling.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q62. Consider the following statements regarding Gobi Desert.
1. Gobi Desert is a vast, arid region located entirely in China.
2. It is known for its dunes, mountains and rare animals such as snow leopards and Bactrian camels.
3. The Gobi Desert is the source of many important fossil finds.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q63. Consider the following statements regarding Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
1.Indian Council of Agricultural Research reports to the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
2.ICAR established Krishi Vigyan Kendras for the vocational training of farmers.
3.It assists farmers with access to improved technologies and technical support services.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q64. The Report on Currency and Finance 2023-24, recently seen in news is released by
a) Ministry of Finance
b) State Bank of India
c) Niti Ayog
d) Reserve Bank of India
Q65. Saang is the famous dance of which of the following Indian state ?
a) Himanchal Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Punjab
d) Haryana
Q66. What is the currency of Hungary ?
a) Forint
b) Peso
c) Manat
d) Colon
Q67. Bharatanatyam is the famous folk dance of which of the following Indian state ?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Odisha
c) Kerala
d) Goa
Q68. Dhubri port located in which Indian state ?
a) Maharashtra
b) Kerala
c) Assam
d) West Bengal
Q69. Adam’s Bridge, recently seen in the news, is separated by which two water bodies ?
a) Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea
b) Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait
c) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
d) Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
Q70. Recently, India signed a ‘Cultural Property Agreement’ with which country to prevent and curb the illicit trafficking of antiquities ?
a) USA
b) Russia
c) China
d) Japan
Q71. What is the name of the typhoon that recently wreaked havoc across Taiwan, the Philippines, and parts of southeastern China ?
a) Typhoon Thelma
b) Typhoon Gaemi
c) Typhoon Eve
d) Typhoon Barijat
Q72. Recently, where was the 14th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (EAS FMM) held ?
a) Beijing, China
b) Vientiane, Lao PDR
c) New Delhi, India
d) Jakarta, Indonesia
Q73. Recently, researchers have spotted ‘Magnetofossils’ in which region of India ?
a) Ladakh
b) Assam
c) Manipur
d) Gujarat
Q74. Which Hall was originally called the Throne Room, located under the Vice Regal Lodge’s central dome ?
a) Ashok hall
b) Durbar hall
c) Ball hall
d) Grandeur hall
Q75. With a length of 4.1 km and an elevation of ________feet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fire the first explosion for the Shinku La tunnel, which will exceed China’s Mila tunnel in terms of height.
a) 16800 feet
b) 14800 feet
c) 15800 feet
d) 18800 feet
Q76. Once 4G services are launched, BSNL hopes to have a 25% market share of subscribers by the end of 2025. With 86.3 million mobile customers, what percentage of the market is it now ?
a) 7.2%
b) 7.3%
c) 7.4%
d) 7.5%
Q77. A detachment of the Indian Army left for the Multinational Military Exercise KHAAN QUEST. In which nation will the drill take place between July 27 and August 9, 2024 ?
a) Maldives
b) Mongolia
c) France
d) Australia
Q78. National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval led the Indian delegation at the 4th Annual Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation BIMSTEC Security Chiefs in which country ?
a) Myanmar
b) Bangladesh
c) Sri Lanka
d) Nepal
Q79. Recently, who has become the first woman to be appointed the Director General of Medical Services ?
a) Lt Gen Punita Arora
b) Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair
c) Lt Gen Madhuri Kanitkar
d) Lt Gen Kavita Sahai
Q80. Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam, recently seen in the news, is located in which state ?
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Gujarat
d) Kerala
Q81. ‘ Political parties are allotted symbols by
a) The government of India
b) The constitution of India
c) The party leaders
d) The Election Commission
Q82. Monazite sand in Kerala is rich in __________.
a) Uranium
b) Thorium
c) Titanium
d) Iron ore
Q83. Which one of the following industry uses bauxite as a raw material?
a) Aluminium
b) Cement
c) Paper
d) Steel
Q84. Which among the following profession belongs to the tertiary sector of the economy ?
a) Fisherman
b) Farmer
c) Factory worker
d) Teacher
Q85. The difference between exports and imports is called ?
a) assets and liabilities
b) balance of payment
c) GDP
d) balance of trade
Q86. For the buying and selling of precious metals such as Goldand Silver, the market established is termed as ________ .
a) Capital Market
b) Money Market
c) Bullion Market
d) Wholesale cash market
Q87. Open Market Operations refer to __________
a) Borrowings by Scheduled banks from RBI
b) Lending by Commercial banks to industry
c) Purchase and sale of Government securities by RBI
d) Deposit mobilisation
Q88. When the productive capacity of the economic system of state is inadequate to create sufficient number of jobs, it is called _______.
a) seasonal unemployment
b) structural unemployment
c) disguised unemployment
d) cyclical unemployment
Q89. Recently, where was the second annual meeting of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) between India and the US held ?
a) New Delhi
b) Chennai
c) Hyderabad
d) Jaipur
Q90. What is the main objective of ‘SDG 7’, recently in news ?
a) Promote nuclear energy development
b) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50%
c) Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
d) Increase fossil fuel production worldwide
