Quiz November 2024

 

Q1. Ajay Banga is the president of which of the following organization ?
a) World Bank
b) World Health Organization
c) United Nations
d) WMO

Q2. What is the currency name of Palestine ?
a) Shekel
b) Dollar
c) Real
d) Won

Q3. The Queen’s Stepwell, Patan is in which state ?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Gujarat
d) Goa

Q4. United Nations Population is based at ?
a) New York
b) London
c) Paris
d) Geneva

Q5. What is the origin of Sabarmati River that was recently seen in the news ?
a) Mahabaleshwar hills
b) Barwani hills
c) Aravalli hills
d) Mahadeo Hills

Q6. Who has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India ?
a) Jitendra Kumar
b) K Sanjay Murthy
c) Ardhendu Sen
d) Bhaskar Khulbe

Q7. What type of satellite is India’s GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20), which was launched by SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket ?
a) Navigation satellite
b) Communication satellite
c) Weather monitoring satellite
d) Earth observation satellite

Q8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award for Minority Upliftment in which country ?
a) United States of America
b) France
c) United Kingom
d) Russia

Q9. Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which was seen in the news, is developed by which country ?
a) France
b) China
c) Russia
d) India

Q10. Which public broadcaster recently launched the OTT platform ‘WAVES’ ?
a) Prasar Bharati
b) All India Radio
c) Doordarshan
d) None of the Above

Q11. What is the name of the campaign launched in India to eliminate gender-based violence ?
a) Beti Bachao
b) Shakti Abhiyan
c) Ab Koi Bahana Nahi
d) Nirbhaya Initiative

Q12. Recently, which country began its first nationwide population census in 40 years, a step aimed at modernizing data collection and planning in a country long impacted by conflict and political divisions ?
a) Iraq
b) Iran
c) Oman
d) Afghanistan

Q13. Which country has recently conferred an Honorary rank of General to the Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi ?
a) Nepal
b) Bhutan
c) Vietnam
d) Sri Lanka

Q14. Tata Power has signed a MoU with which organisation for financing clean energy projects worth $4.25 billion in India ?
a) ADB
b) WB
c) NHB
d) IMF

Q15. Guyana and Dominica have conferred their top awards on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his exceptional contributions to the global community and efforts in strengthening bilateral ties with the two Caribbean nations. What is the capital of Guyana ?
a) Georgetown
b) Kigali
c) Kampala
d) Gitega

Q16. In November 2024, which global initiative, launched by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro, focuses on uniting countries, international organizations, and philanthropic institutions to address hunger and poverty ?
a) Sustainable Development for Food Equity
b) Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
c) Poverty and Nutrition Action Partnership
d) World Hunger Eradication Forum

Q17. Who is the chairperson of a Municipal Corporation ?
a) Collector
b) Mayor
c) Sarpanch
d) M L A of the area

Q18. What is the main source of income for banks ?
a) Interest on banks
b) Difference between the interest charges on borrowers and depositors
c) Interest on deposits
d) None of these

Q19. “Religion can never be separated from politics” is said by
a) BR Ambedkar
b) GK Gokhale
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Swami Vivekananda

Q20. The ocean resources till 200 nautical miles is classified under which zone ?
a) Exclusive Economic Zone
b) Export-processing Zone
c) Special Economic Zone
d) None of these

Q21. Which of the following is represented by ‘Lorenz Curve’ ?
a) Employment
b) Inflation
c) Deflation
d) Income Distribution

Q22. What happens to demand when price increases ?
a) increases
b) decreases
c) remains same
d) can’t be determined

Q23. Deficit financing implies
a) replacing new currency with worn out currency
b) public revenue in excess of public expenditure
c) printing new currency notes
d) public expenditure in excess of public revenue

Q24. Which is the first payment bank in India ?
a) Fino Payments Bank
b) Airtel Payments Bank
c) Aditya Birla Payments Bank
d) Paytm Payments Bank

Q25. What is the currency of Bangladesh ?
a) Rupiah
b) Riyal
c) Ruble
d) Taka

Q26. Ottawa is the capital of which country ?
a) Canada
b) Fiji
c) Palau
d) Vietnam

Q27. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is in which city ?
a) Bengaluru
b) Chennai
c) Mumbai
d) Hyderabad

Q28. The purpose of Round Revolution is ___?
a) Horticulture Production
b) Oil seeds Production
c) Cotton Production
d) Potato Production

Q29. When is National Wildlife Week 2024 observed ?
a) September 1-7
b) October 2-8
c) November 10-16
d) December 20-26

Q30. Shigeru Ishiba has been elected as the prime minister of which country ?
a) Malaysia
b) Indonesia
c) Japan
d) Mexico

Q31. Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated ‘Banjara Virasat Museum’ in which state ?
a) Odisha
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Madhya Pradesh

Q32. Which organization recently faced criticism from India for its report on religious minorities ?
a) International Buddhist Confederation
b) Amnesty International
c) United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)
d) Human Rights Watch

Q33. Which state will celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Hornbill Festival 2024 from 1 December to 10 December, in a vibrant cultural showcase attracting global visitors ?
a) Tripura
b) Nagaland
c) Assam
d) Meghalaya

Q34. Which Indian city will host the Malabar International Naval Exercise 2024 from October 8 to 18, aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation, enhancing interoperability among participating countries, and addressing shared maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific regions ?
a) Mumbai
b) Visakhapatnam
c) Chennai
d) Jodhpur

Q35. Who has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 ?
a) Gabriel Garcia
b) Alexander Pushkin
c) Han Kang
d) Haruki Murakami

Q36. Which state is the host of 38th Summer National Games ?
a) Gujarat
b) Uttarakhand
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Haryana

Q37. Which country developed a hypersonic ballistic missile named Kinzhal ?
a) India
b) China
c) Israel
d) Russia

Q38. Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) is a joint mission of which two space organizations ?
a) NASA and ISRO
b) ISRO and JAXA
c) ESA and NASA
d) CNSA and ISRO

Q39. What is the name of the first vessel launched under the two Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project by the Indian Navy ?
a) Viksit
b) Kaveri
c) Samarthak
d) Samudra

Q40. Which state has become the third state to conduct a caste-based census ?
a) Kerala
b) Maharashtra
c) Telangana
d) Gujarat

Q41. When we produce a good by exploiting natural resources, it is an activity of the
a) Secondary sector
b) Tertiary sector
c) Primary sector
d) Organized sector

Q42. Which of the following belongs to the private sector ?
a) TISCO
b) Railways
c) LIC
d) Post Office

Q43. The resolution of PurnaSwaraj was adopted in which session ?
a) Karachi Congress
b) Haripur Congress
c) Lahore Congress
d) LucknowCongress

Q44. The principle of Majoritarianism led to a Civil war in
a) Srilanka
b) Georgia
c) Belgium
d) Ukraine

Q45. If the rupee depreciates, how the exporters are affected ?
a) They are unaffected
b) They are in loss
c) They are in profit
d) They get credit crunch

Q46. SEBI is ___________.
a) Constitutional body
b) Advisory body
c) Statutory body
d) Non-statutory body

Q47. National Income of India is compiled by
a) Finance Commission
b) Indian Statistical Institute
c) National Development Council
d) Central Statistical Organization

Q48. What will you call a system of taxation under which the poorer sections are taxed at higher rates than the richer sections ?
a) Progressive tax
b) Proportional tax
c) Regressive tax
d) Degressive tax

Q49. Consider the following statements about Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to Nigeria:
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Nigeria’s highest national distinction, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).
2. Queen Elizabeth was the first foreign dignitary to receive the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) in 1969.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None

Q50. Jauljibi Mela is celebrated at the confluence of which two rivers ?
a) Ganga and Yamuna
b) Goriganga and Kali
c) Alaknanda and Mandakini
d) Bhagirathi and Alaknanda

Q51. Consider the following statements about the Indian Navy’s Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-24’:
1. The fourth edition of the Sea Vigil-24 exercise will be held on November 20-21, 2024.
2. Sea Vigil-24 will involve only the Indian Navy and Coast Guard in its operations.
3. Sea Vigil-24 focuses on securing coastal assets like ports, oil rigs, and Single Point Moorings, and raising awareness about maritime security among coastal communities.
4. The Sea Vigil exercise was launched in 2018 to enhance coastal defence.

How many of the above statements are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Only 3
d) All four

Q52. Consider the following statements about Birsa Munda:
• Birsa Munda belonged to the Munda tribe in the Chhotanagpur Plateau area and played a major role in the tribal freedom movement against British colonial rule.
• Birsa Munda’s religious movement, Birsait, was based entirely on Hinduism, and he encouraged his followers to abandon their tribal roots and adopt Hindu traditions.
• The Munda Rebellion, led by Birsa Munda, was also known as the Ulgulan or Tamar Revolt, and it played a crucial role in the passage of the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act in 1908.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) All three
d) None

Q53. Consider the following statements about the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) list for 2024:
1. State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank have been retained as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) by the RBI for 2024.
2. D-SIBs are required to maintain higher capital buffers to withstand financial shocks and reduce the risk to the broader economy.
3. Starting April 2025, ICICI Bank will be required to increase its Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital by 20 basis points (bps), bringing its CET1 requirement from 60% to 80% of the capital conservation buffer.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Only 3
d) None

Q54. Consider the following statements regarding the functioning of the National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd. (NARCL):
• NARCL focuses on acquiring high-value NPAs of ₹500 crore and above from commercial banks.
• The resolution of NPAs acquired by NARCL is managed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• The government provides a guarantee for part of the residual amount if NARCL is unable to recover the full value of the loans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Q55. Consider the following constitutional provisions related to the CAG of India:
• The CAG is appointed by the Prime Minister of India under Article 148 of the Constitution.
• The CAG is appointed for a term of five years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
• The salary and conditions of service of the CAG cannot be varied to their disadvantage during their tenure.
• The CAG can be removed by the President on grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity after an address by Parliament.
Which of the provisions given above is/are correct ?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q56. Consider the following statements about hypersonic missiles:
• Hypersonic missiles fly at a speed of at least Mach 5.
• Hypersonic missiles strictly follow a ballistic trajectory.
• Hypersonic missiles can not be maneuvered during flight to target specific areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Q57. Which of the following statements are correct about Nigeria ?
• Nigeria is a landlocked country.
• Nigeria is Africa’s largest country by population.
• The Equator passes through Nigeria.
• Nigeria is part of the Sahara Desert.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1 and 4 only

Q58. Consider the following statements regarding Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP):
• GRAP is a framework designed to combat air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.
• Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is responsible for implementing GRAP.
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. Consider the following statements:
• Recently, Britain has agreed to return sovereignty of the all Chagos Islands to Mauritius
• Britain has controlled the Chagos Islands since 1816.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None of the above

Q60. Consider the following statements with reference to classical languages:
• Recently, Union Cabinet has recognized five additional languages—Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali as classical languages
• Till date, only five language have recognised as a classical language
• In 2004, Tamil became the first language to recognised as a classical language of India.
How many statements is/ are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) All statements
d) None

Q61. Consider the following statements:
• Recently, the central government has reconstituted the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• The government notified 3 new external members in MPC which term will began from November 1, 2024.
• The MPC comprises three RBI members and three external members, serving for four years or until further notice.
• The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was formed under Section 45ZB of the RBI Act of 1934 by the Central Government.
How many statements is/ are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Only 3
d) All of the above

Q62. With reference to the Dada Saheb Phalke Award, consider the following statements:
1. It is the second highest honour in Indian cinema.
2. This award was first presented to actress Devika Rani.
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

Q63. Consider the following:
• Nilgiri Mountain Railway
• Kalka Shimla Railway
• Hubballi Junction, Karnataka
• Nagpur’s Diamond Crossing
How many of the above are the UNESCO-recognised world heritage sites under Indian Railways ?
a) Only two
b) Only three
c) All four
d) None

Q64. With reference to the Leopards in India, consider the following statements:
• The Leopard census is conducted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
• As per the 2022 census, Odisha has the largest population of leopards in the country.
• Leopard is classified as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q65. Which of the following are part of Indirect farm subsidies provided by the government ?
• Farm loan waivers
• Seeds and pesticides subsidy
• Renumeration under PM KISAN Scheme
• Investments in agricultural research
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q66. Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme ?
a) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
b) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
c) Ministry of Heavy Industries
d) Ministry of Power

Q67. Which of the following features is true of India’s Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) ?
a) The mission will use a Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3)
b) The mission will focus primarily on detecting water on Venus
c) It will use a high-altitude orbit to study Venus’ surface and atmosphere
d) It will carry a single payload, fully developed by international collaborators.

Q68. Regarding thermobaric weapons, consider the following statements:
• They use the atmosphere’s oxygen to fuel the explosion, creating a powerful blast.
• These weapons are specifically banned under the Hague Conventions.
• They are most effective in open fields with large target areas.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None