Quiz March 2024
Q1. Feroz Shah Kotla Ground is the second oldest international cricket stadium functional in India. The stadium is located in the state of ______?
a) Karnataka
b) Maharashtra
c) West Bengal
d) Delhi
Q2. Kunbi dance is traditional folk dance of which state ?
a) West Bengal
b) Goa
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Sikkim
Q3. Who has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ?
a) Saurabh Rao
b) Kailash Shinde
c) Bhushan Gagrani
d) Ramesh Bais
Q4. What is the projected fertility rate for India in 2050 according to the Lancet study ?
a) 1.8
b) 1.29
c) 2.2
d) 1.04
Q5. Who was appointed with an additional charge as the Minister of Food Processing Industries after Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned from the Union Cabinet ?
a) Kiren Rijiju
b) Smriti Irani
c) Nitin Gadkari
d) Piyush Goyal
Q6. Which city was declared Nepal’s tourism capital during a special ceremony at Barahi Ghat ?
a) Kathmandu
b) Pokhara
c) Lalitpur
d) Biratnagar
Q7. Which country conferred the ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’ award to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ?
a) Bhutan
b) Nepal
c) Maldives
d) Sri Lanka
Q8. Bongosagar Bilateral Navy Exercise is held between India and which other country ?
a) Sri Lanka
b) Bangladesh
c) Singapore
d) Australia
Q9. The Sardar Sarovar Dam provides electricity supply to four states in India. The dam is based in which state ?
a) Maharastra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Rajasthan
Q10. Which country recently conducted its first-ever ‘2+2’ defence and foreign ministerial dialogue with India in 2024?
a) Brazil
b) Russia
c) Australia
d) Japan
Q11. According to the World Happiness Report, which country has been named the happiest for the seventh consecutive year ?
a) Denmark
b) Iceland
c) Finland
d) Sweden
Q12. Which space startup is preparing to launch India’s second privately developed rocket ?
a) Skyroot Aerospace
b) SpaceX
c) Blue Origin
d) Agnikul Cosmos
Q13. Which city topped the global list of most polluted cities according to the World Air Quality Report 2023 ?
a) Begusarai
b) Guwahati
c) Delhi
d) Mullanpur
Q14. Who has been given the additional charge as the in-charge governor of Telangana ?
a) ESL Narasimhan
b) Anandiben Patel
c) R N Ravi
d) CP Radhakrishnan
Q15. Recently, National Commission for Women signed an MoU with which security force to control human trafficking?
a) Central Armed Police Force
b) Central Reserve Police Force
c) Railway Protection Force
d) Central Industrial Security Force
Q16. What is the rank of India in the World Happiness Report 2024 ?
a) 125th
b) 126th
c) 127th
d) 128th
Q17. Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR), recently seen in the news, is located in which state ?
a) Bihar
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Odisha
Q18. History is divided into ____ parts.
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
Q19. The variation in the duration of the day and night is due to Earth’s
a) Rotation on its axis.
b) Revolution around the Sun.
c) Inclination of an angle of 661/2 degrees.
d) Both (a) and (c) above.
Q20. Which of the following will cause an increase in demand for a good ?
a) an increase in income if the good is an inferior goods
b) a decrease in the price of the goods
c) a decrease in income if the good is a normal goods
d) an increase in the price of its substitute goods
Q21. _______________________ is the unemployment which exists in any economy due to people being in the process of moving from one job to another.
a) Seasonal unemployment
b) Cyclical unemployment
c) Frictional unemployment
d) Structural unemployment
Q22. Bagdogra Airport is based in which state ?
a) Gujarat
b) Andaman & Nicobar Island
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) West Bengal
Q23. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located at_____ ?
a) The Hague, Netherlands
b) Vienna, Austria
c) Geneva, Switzerland
d) Washington D.C, United States
Q24. How many states are participating in the Khelo India Winter Games in Ladakh ?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 15
d) 20
Q25. Where did PM lay the foundation stone of three semiconductor facilities worth 1.25 Lakh Crore ?
a) Gujarat and Assam
b) Maharashtra and Kerala
c) Uttar Pradesh and Punjab
d) Karnataka and Rajasthan
Q26. In which body of water were the joint naval drills conducted by China, Iran, and Russia ?
a) South China Sea
b) Arabian Sea
c) Gulf of Oman
d) Caspian Sea
Q27. When is National Pi Day celebrated?
a) February 14
b) March 14
c) April 14
d) May 14
Q28. Where is India’s largest Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems project completed by Tata Power Solar Systems Limited located ?
a) Maharashtra
b) Karnataka
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Gujarat
Q29. Where is the headquarters of The Food Corporation of India ?
a) Chennai
b) Gurugram
c) New Delhi
d) Jaipur
Q30. Which of the following country has not a Euro currency?
a) Ireland
b) Greece
c) France
d) Denmark
Q31. Who released the first-ever Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) ?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav
c) Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Babul Supriyo
d) Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Ashwini Kumar Choubey
Q32. Which state ranks first in the medal tally at the Khelo India Games ?
a) Haryana
b) Maharashtra
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Punjab
Q33. In which Indian state was ‘Iris’, the first generative AI teacher, introduced in a school ?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Karnataka
c) Maharashtra
d) Kerala
Q34. Where did Bharat Tex 2024, the largest global textile event in India, conclude ?
a) Bengaluru
b) New Delhi
c) Mumbai
d) Chennai
Q35. Which company is planning to demerge its passenger and commercial vehicle businesses into two distinct listed entities ?
a) Mahindra & Mahindra
b) Tata Motors
c) Toyota Motor Corporation
d) Daimler AG
Q36. At which company did the Prime Minister inaugurate India’s first automobile in-plant railway siding ?
a) Maruti Suzuki India Limited
b) Tata Motors
c) Mahendra and Mahendra
d) Kia motors
Q37. Blue Line term, recently seen in the news, serves as the boundary between which of the following two countries?
a) North Korea and South Korea
b) Lebanon and Israel
c) India and China
d) Sudan and Libya
Q38. Mission Divyastra, recently seen in the news, is related to which one of the following missile system ?
a) Trishul
b) Agni
c) Prithvi
d) Akash
Q39. India adopted the ‘Biratnagar declaration’ along with which country ?
a) Bangladesh
b) Nepal
c) France
d) Japan
Q40. Pablo Picasso was a famous painter from which country?
a) USA
b) France
c) Spain
d) UAE
Q41. What was the retail inflation rate in February 2024?
a) 6.5%
b) 4.2%
c) 5.1%
d) 7.8%
Q42. The public debt is the
a) total amount borrowed by the government of a country
b) The funds raised for a cause in the country
c) the tax amount overall the country
d) none
Q43. Which Indian state is set to launch the first government-owned OTT platform ?
a) Kerala
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Q44. According to recent developments, Rajasthan will receive its share of Yamuna water as per which agreement ?
a) 1980 agreement
b) 1988 agreement
c) 1994 agreement
d) 2000 agreement
Q45. With which country’s Coast Guard is India conducting the “Sea Defenders-2024” exercise ?
a) Australia
b) Japan
c) USA
d) France
Q46. Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, is situated in which State/ UT ?
a) Punjab
b) New Delhi
c) Uttarakhand
d) Kerala
Q47. ‘Big Ben’ is the famous clock located in which country?
a) USA
b) UK
c) Australia
d) France
Q48. What is the maximum amount Nepali citizens can send per transaction to Nepal through the India-Nepal Digital Payment Corridor ?
a) Rs 1 lakh
b) Rs 2 lakh
c) Rs 5 lakh
d) Rs 10 lakh
Q49. As it relates to international trade, dumping
a) is the practice of selling goods in a foreign market at less than cost.
b) is a form of price discrimination illegal under U.S. antitrust laws.
c) is defined as selling more goods than allowed by an import quota.
d) constitutes a general case for permanent tariffs.
Q50. Which one of the following countries recently signed a new agreement to build Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarines ?
a) Ukraine, France and Germany
b) US, UK, and Australia
c) India, US and China
d) Russia, Australia and Malaysia
Q51. Which country recently performed the first transplant of a genetically modified kidney from a pig into a living human ?
a) US
b) UK
c) India
d) Russia
Q52. What is the name of the operation recently launched by India to evacuate Indian Nationals from Haiti ?
a) Operation Meghdoot
b) Operation Shakti
c) Operation Raahat
d) Operation Indravati
Q53. Which of the following roles is performed by weeds ?
a) They sometimes produce toxic substances which help crop growth.
b) They help to control crop pests and diseases and microorganisms.
c) They reduce crop yield and affect quality by competing for water, minerals, manures and fertilisers and sunlight.
d) All of these
Q54. Which of the following happens, when a traveller crosses the 180th meridian ?
a) He loses a day if he crosses it in winter.
b) He gains a day if he crosses it in summer.
c) He loses or gains a day depending upon the or speed at which he is travelling.
d) He gains or loses a day depending upon the direction in which he travels.
Q55. When did the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, and its associated Rules come into force in India?
a) 2002
b) 2003
c) 2004
d) 2005
Q56. In a period when an economy is facing price rise, and along with that there is slowing down of economy activities, this is case of _________.
a) Deflation
b) Stagflation
c) Recession
d) Depression
Q57. The Round Revolution in India is related with the production _______?
a) Cotton Production
b) Meat Production
c) Potato Production
d) Jute Production
Q58. Gambit, Stalemate, Grand Master is sports term associated with which game ?
a) Golf
b) Badminton
c) Football
d) Chess
Q59. Which country is credited with the origin of the Unani system of medicine ?
a) India
b) China
c) Greece
d) Egypt
Q60. Which institution is hosting the 6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament ?
a) IIT Delhi
b) IIT Madras
c) IIT Bombay
d) IIT Kanpur
Q61. Which company acquired a 26% stake in Adani’s power project ?
a) Reliance
b) Tata
c) Infosys
d) Wipro
Q62. With which company has Tata Motors announced a strategic partnership to establish a nationwide network of 5,000 public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2024 ?
a) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
b) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
c) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
d) Reliance Industries Ltd
Q63. Where did the trailer and song launch of India’s first Artificial Intelligence based film “IRAH” take place ?
a) Delhi
b) Chennai
c) Mumbai
d) Kolkata
Q64. In which state was the world’s first Om-shaped temple inaugurated ?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Rajasthan
Q65. What is ‘Stargate’, recently mentioned in the news ?
a) Black hole
b) Meteorological satellite
c) AI Supercomputer
d) Nuclear powered submarine
Q66. Mushk Budiji, recently seen in the news, is an indigenous variety of which crop ?
a) Rice
b) Wheat
c) Maize
d) Jowar
Q67. Which of the following oceans has the largest number of the world’s active volcanoes ?
a) Arctic Ocean
b) Atlantic Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Pacific Ocean
Q68. The most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India is –
a) The Brahmaputra Valley.
b) The Indo-Gangetic Plain.
c) The Deccan Plateau.
d) The Rann of Kutch.
Q69. What does the term “repo rate” refer to?
a) Rate at which banks borrow from the RBI
b) Rate at which RBI borrows from banks
c) Rate at which banks lend to each other overnight
d) Rate at which RBI lends to the government
Q70. If Money supply growth is faster than real GDP growth, it results in _____.
a) Inflation
b) deflation
c) budget surplus
d) budget deficit
Q71. Consider the following statements about Pushpak Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), recently seen in news :
1. It is designed to carry humans into space.
2. It aims to reduce the cost of access to space by employing reusable technology.
3. It resembles a conventional rocket in its design.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) None
Q72. Consider the following statements about the AUKUS deal :
1. It is a trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada.
2. It involves the development and provision of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.
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
Q73. Consider the following pairs related to Nomenclature of Landing sites of Chandrayaan Mission :
Landing Point Missions
Tiranga point Chandrayaan-3
Shiv Shakti Chandrayaan-2
Jawahar Point Chandrayaan-1
How many above pairs are correctly matched ?
a) Only One
b) Only Two
c) All three
d) None
Q74. What is the projected fertility rate for India in 2050 according to the Lancet study ?
a) 1.8
b) 1.29
c) 2.2
d) 1.04
Q75. Which city was declared Nepal’s tourism capital during a special ceremony at Barahi Ghat ?
a) Kathmandu
b) Pokhara
c) Lalitpur
d) Biratnagar
Q76. Which country conferred the ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’ award to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
a) Bhutan
b) Nepal
c) Maldives
d) Sri Lanka
Q77. Consider the following statements regarding SAKHI App, recently seen in news:
1. It is a single sign-on platform for accessing social media for astronauts.
2. It is a mobile application developed by a private company for ISRO.
3. It allows astronauts to access vital technical information for the mission.
4. It monitors the health status of astronauts during the mission.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All four
Q78. Which of the following statements accurately describes CRISPR-Cas9 technology ?
a) CRISPR-Cas9 is a gene-editing tool derived from bacterial immune systems, used to precisely modify DNA sequences in various organisms.
b) CRISPR-Cas9 is a type of antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections by targeting specific bacterial DNA sequences.
c) CRISPR-Cas9 is a method for producing genetically modified organisms by introducing foreign genes into their DNA.
d) CRISPR-Cas9 is primarily used for cloning animals by replicating their entire genetic makeup.
Q79. Consider the following pairs
[Exercise Name: Nations involved]
Yudh Abhyas – India and France
Vajra Prahar – India and USA
Cope India – India and Seychelle
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q80. What is the rank of India in the World Happiness Report 2024 ?
a) 125th
b) 126th
c) 127th
d) 128th
Q81. Recently, National Commission for Women signed an MoU with which security force to control human trafficking?
a) Central Armed Police Force
b) Central Reserve Police Force
c) Railway Protection Force
d) Central Industrial Security Force
Q82. The variation in the duration of the day and night is due to Earth’s
a) Rotation on its axis.
b) Revolution around the Sun.
c) Inclination of an angle of 661/2 degrees.
d) Both (a) and (c) above
Q83. Consider the following statements about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), recently seen in news:
1. It is the most common and effective Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedure used to overcome infertility.
2. It involves extracting eggs, fertilizing them with sperm in a lab, and transferring the resulting embryos into the uterus for pregnancy.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q84. Consider the following about the 6th Annual World Air Quality Report 2023:
1. Bangladesh, Pakistan and India were the world’s three most polluted countries in 2023.
2. Six countries met the WHO annual PM2.5 guideline, with Australia being one of them.
3. The region of Central & South Asia was home to the top ten most polluted cities in the world.
4. Las Vegas, Nevada was identified as the cleanest major city in the U.S.
How many of the above statements are incorrect ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All four
Q85. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Black Sea is an inland sea bordering countries in both Europe and Asia.
Statement II: The Black Sea is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by the Bosporus Strait.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement –II is the correct explanation of Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Q86. Which country recently conducted its first-ever ‘2+2’ defence and foreign ministerial dialogue with India in 2024?
a) Brazil
b) Russia
c) Australia
d) Japan
Q87. According to the World Happiness Report, which country has been named the happiest for the seventh consecutive year ?
a) Denmark
b) Iceland
c) Finland
d) Sweden
Q88. Which space startup is preparing to launch India’s second privately developed rocket ?
a) Skyroot Aerospace
b) SpaceX
c) Blue Origin
d) Agnikul Cosmos
Q89. Consider the following statements regarding Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) :
1. It is an agency of the United Nations (UN) dedicated for research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament.
2. India was the world’s top arms importer for the period 2019-23 according to the reports of SIPRI.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q90. Consider the following statements about Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) :
1. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is not applicable to Indian citizens.
2. It seeks to fast-track Indian citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians.
3. The CAA excludes regions under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution and areas covered by the Inner Line Permit system.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q91. Consider the following statements about Border Roads Organisation :
1. It is a statutory body under the ownership of the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India.
2. It undertakes projects in India and friendly countries.
3. Officers and personnel from the Indian Engineering Services (IES) form the parent cadre of the BRO.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q92. Blue Line term, recently seen in the news, serves as the boundary between which of the following two countries?
a) North Korea and South Korea
b) Lebanon and Israel
c) India and China
d) Sudan and Libya
Q93. What was the retail inflation rate in February 2024?
a) 6.5%
b) 4.2%
c) 5.1%
d) 7.8%
Q94. The public debt is the
a) total amount borrowed by the government of a country
b) The funds raised for a cause in the country
c) the tax amount overall the country
d) none
Q95. Consider the following statements regarding the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) :
1. The scheme is jointly funded by the Centre and states.
2. This scheme primarily targets beneficiaries in Southern states of India.
3. A majority of the funds allocated for AB-PMJAY are spent on treatments in private hospitals.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q96. Consider the following statements regarding the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) ?
1. It was founded by the Stockholm Convention.
2. It has six member states.
3. It has committed to increase the stock of Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI) by USD 100 billion in India in the next 15 years.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q97. Consider the following statements regarding Sela Tunnel:
1. It is built by National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
2. The project provides all weather connectivity to the Tawang region.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q98. With which country’s Coast Guard is India conducting the “Sea Defenders-2024” exercise ?
a) Australia
b) Japan
c) USA
d) France
Q99. According to recent developments, Rajasthan will receive its share of Yamuna water as per which agreement ?
a) 1980 agreement
b) 1988 agreement
c) 1994 agreement
d) 2000 agreement
Q100. As it relates to international trade, dumping
a) is the practice of selling goods in a foreign market at less than cost.
b) is a form of price discrimination illegal under U.S. antitrust laws.
c) is defined as selling more goods than allowed by an import quota.
d) constitutes a general case for permanent tariffs.
Q101. Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India:
1. It is a constitutional body established under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) are appointed by the President of India.
3. It is responsible for enforcing the Model Code of Conduct during elections.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q102. Consider the following statements about Voyager 1 (the farthest human-made object in space), recently seen in news :
Statement I: Voyager 1 has been transmitting nonsensical data since November 2023, raising concerns about its functionality.
Statement II:Voyager 1 is the part of NASA’s Voyager program.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement –II is the correct explanation of Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Q103. With reference to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), consider the following statements :
1. It deals with the determination of tariffs and duties that are imposed by the countries on imports.
2. The agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada, known as the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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
Q104. In which Indian state was ‘Iris’, the first generative AI teacher, introduced in a school ?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Karnataka
c) Maharashtra
d) Kerala
Q105. According to recent developments, Rajasthan will receive its share of Yamuna water as per which agreement ?
a) 1980 agreement
b) 1988 agreement
c) 1994 agreement
d) 2000 agreement
Q106. As it relates to international trade, dumping
a) is the practice of selling goods in a foreign market at less than cost.
b) is a form of price discrimination illegal under U.S. antitrust laws.
c) is defined as selling more goods than allowed by an import quota.
d) constitutes a general case for permanent tariffs.
Q107. Consider the following statements:
1. Simultaneous elections/one nation, one election were never conducted in India.
2. Simultaneous elections entail holding elections only for Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies concurrently
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
Q108. Which one of the following best describes the term “Digital Arrest”?
a) Stealing another’s personal identifying information, like their name, credit card number etc without their permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.
b) Impersonating law enforcement officers and coercing victims into believing their digital assets have been unlawfully used and extorting money from them.
c) Using loopholes in digital technology to restrict individuals’ access to their social media accounts.
d) Monitoring individuals through unauthorized video recordings in an attempt to blackmail them.
Q109. Consider the following statements :
Statement-I : Nuclear waste needs to be stored in facilities reinforced to prevent contamination of the local environment.
Statement-II : Nuclear waste is highly radioactive in nature.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Q110. In which body of water were the joint naval drills conducted by China, Iran, and Russia ?
a) South China Sea
b) Arabian Sea
c) Gulf of Oman
d) Caspian Sea
Q111. Where is India’s largest Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems project completed by Tata Power Solar Systems Limited located ?
a) Maharashtra
b) Karnataka
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Gujarat
Q112. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located at_____ ?
a) The Hague, Netherlands
b) Vienna, Austria
c) Geneva, Switzerland
d) Washington D.C, United States
Q113. Which one of the following countries recently signed a new agreement to build Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarines ?
a) Ukraine, France and Germany
b) US, UK, and Australia
c) India, US and China
d) Russia, Australia and Malaysia
Q114. What is the name of the operation recently launched by India to evacuate Indian Nationals from Haiti ?
a) Operation Meghdoot
b) Operation Shakti
c) Operation Raahat
d) Operation Indravati
Q115. Which of the following happens, when a traveller crosses the 180th meridian ?
a) He loses a day if he crosses it in winter.
b) He gains a day if he crosses it in summer.
c) He loses or gains a day depending upon the or speed at which he is travelling.
d) He gains or loses a day depending upon the direction in which he travels.
Q116. With reference to Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, consider the following statements:
1. Government officials, judges and media persons are not allowed to receive foreign donations.
2. The FCRA registration is mandatory to receive foreign funds and it is renewed after 3 years.
3. Foreign contributions cannot be received for religious and cultural purposes.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q117. With reference to the Bharat Ratna Award, consider the following statements :
1. In 2024, only four persons have been selected for this award.
2. It is India’s second highest civilian award.
3. The first recipients of the award were Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan and M. S. Swaminathan.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q118. Which country is credited with the origin of the Unani system of medicine ?
a) India
b) China
c) Greece
d) Egypt
Q119. With which company has Tata Motors announced a strategic partnership to establish a nationwide network of 5,000 public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2024 ?
a) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
b) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
c) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
d) Reliance Industries Ltd
Q120. The Round Revolution in India is related with the production _______?
a) Cotton Production
b) Meat Production
c) Potato Production
d) Jute Production
Q121. With reference to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), consider the following statements:
1. AFSPA was initially enacted to grant special powers to the armed forces in Jammu and Kashmir.
2. The Act allows armed forces to arrest individuals without a warrant in “disturbed areas”.
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
Q122. Recently, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel to provide urgent humanitarian assistance in Gaza, citing the onset of famine. It was established in June 1945 by the UN Charter and is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). What are the two official languages of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ?
a) Spanish and French
b) English and Chinese
c) English and French
d) Arabic and Russian
Q123. What is ‘Stargate’, recently mentioned in the news ?
a) Black hole
b) Meteorological satellite
c) AI Supercomputer
d) Nuclear powered submarine
Q124. Which of the following oceans has the largest number of the world’s active volcanoes ?
a) Arctic Ocean
b) Atlantic Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Pacific Ocean
Q125. The most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India is –
a) The Brahmaputra Valley.
b) The Indo-Gangetic Plain.
c) The Deccan Plateau.
d) The Rann of Kutch.
