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3rd Week of September 2024: Current Affairs Quiz
1. Which Indian Navy vessels were recently launched at Cochin Shipyard?
A. INS Vikramaditya and INS Virat
B. INS Malpe and INS Mulki
C. INS Chennai and INS Kolkata
D. INS Rajput and INS Ranvir
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Answer: B) INS Malpe and INS Mulki
2. What is presbyopia?
A. A condition causing blurry vision at night
B. An age-related condition where the eyes gradually lose the ability to focus on nearby objects
C. A genetic disorder affecting color vision
D. A type of eye infection
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Answer: B) An age-related condition where the eyes gradually lose the ability to focus on nearby objects
3. On which date is International Literacy Day celebrated?
A. September 1
B. September 8
C. September 15
D. September 22
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Answer: B) September 8
4. What is the theme for International Literacy Day 2024?
A. Literacy for All
B. Empowering Women through Literacy
C. Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace
D. Digital Literacy for the Future
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Answer: C) Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace
5. In which city will India host the International Cooperative Alliance’s General Assembly and Global Conference for the first time in November 2024?
A. Mumbai
B. Bangalore
C. New Delhi
D. Chennai
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Answer: C) New Delhi
6. What is the theme for the International Cooperative Alliance’s General Assembly and Global Conference 2024?
A. “Cooperatives for Sustainable Development”
B. “Empowering Communities through Cooperatives”
C. “Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All”
D. “Innovating Cooperatives for a Better Future”
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Answer: C) “Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All”
7. What was the production of copper ore in India for FY24?
A. 3.00 Million Tonnes
B. 3.78 Million Tonnes
C. 4.13 Million Tonnes
D. 4.50 Million Tonnes
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Answer: B) 3.78 Million Tonnes
8. Which state in India has the largest copper reserves?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Jharkhand
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
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Answer: C) Rajasthan
9. Where is the Khetri Mine, one of the largest copper mines in India, located?
A. Jharkhand
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Karnataka
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Answer: C) Rajasthan
10. What percentage of the world’s copper reserves does India have?
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 5%
D. 10%
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Answer: B) 2%
11. What is the name of the joint naval and air drills announced by China and Russia?
A. Northern Alliance 2024
B. Northern Shield 2024
C. Northern United 2024
D. Northern Force 2024
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Answer: C) Northern United 2024
12. What type of testing kit has India developed for detecting Mpox (Monkeypox)?
A. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
B. Reverse Transcription – Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
C. Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFIA)
D. Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT)
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Answer: B) Reverse Transcription – Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
13. Which companies were involved in the development of the Indigenous RT-PCR testing kit for Mpox?
A. Siemens Healthcare, Abbott, and Roche
B. Transasia Diagnostics, JITM C Genes, and Siemens Healthcare
C. Bio-Rad, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and PerkinElmer
D. Merck, BioMérieux, and Cepheid
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Answer: B) Transasia Diagnostics, JITM C Genes, and Siemens Healthcare
14. What is the name of the 20th Edition of the India-USA joint military exercise?
A. Yudh Prabha
B. Yudh Abhyas
C. Yudh Sankalp
D. Yudh Vikas
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Answer: B) Yudh Abhyas
15. Who chairs the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language?
A. Prime Minister
B. Speaker of Lok Sabha
C. Union Home Minister
D. President of India
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Answer: C) Union Home Minister
16. How many members are there in the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
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Answer: B) 30
17. Which organization developed and launched the Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx)?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)
C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
D. International Energy Agency (IEA)
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Answer: B) Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)
18. What is the primary purpose of the Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx)?
A. To provide climate change funding
B. To offer guidance and tools for air quality management
C. To promote international trade agreements
D. To develop new energy technologies
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Answer: B) To offer guidance and tools for air quality management
19. When was the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) launched?
A. 2017
B. 2018
C. 2019
D. 2020
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Answer: C) 2019
20. At which event was the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) launched?
A. ASEAN Summit
B. G20 Summit
C. East Asia Summit
D. United Nations General Assembly
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Answer: C) East Asia Summit
21. Which company has conceptualized the Proton Fusion Propulsion Engine?
A. SpaceX
B. Blue Origin
C. RocketStar
D. Virgin Galactic
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Answer: C) RocketStar
22. In which month is Ovarian Cancer Awareness recognized according to the American Association for Cancer Research?
A. January
B. June
C. September
D. December
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Answer: C) September
23. Which state has the largest expanse of salt pans in India?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Gujarat
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Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh
24. What is the total outlay approved for ‘Mission Mausam’?
A. Rs 1000 Crore
B. Rs 1500 Crore
C. Rs 2000 Crore
D. Rs 2500 Crore
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Answer: C) Rs 2000 Crore
25. To what percentage of GDP did health expenditure increase by 2023-24 in India?
A. 1.6%
B. 1.8%
C. 1.9%
D. 2.0%
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Answer: C) 1.9%
26. Where will the headquarters of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) be located?
A. United States
B. South Africa
C. India
D. Brazil
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Answer: C) India
27. What is the total amount of one-time budgetary support allocated for the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?
A. Rs 100 Crore
B. Rs 120 Crore
C. Rs 150 Crore
D. Rs 200 Crore
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Answer: C) Rs 150 Crore
28. What does PM-SHRI stand for?
A. Pradhan Mantri Scheme for Rural Infrastructure
B. Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India
C. Pradhan Mantri Social Housing and Rural Initiatives
D. Pradhan Mantri Support for Rural Industries
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Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India
29. What does PM E-DRIVE stand for?
A. Prime Minister Electric Drive Innovation and Vehicle Enhancement
B. Prime Minister’s Electric Drive for Integrated Vehicle Efficiency
C. PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement
D. Prime Minister’s E-Mobility Drive for Intelligent Vehicle Evolution
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Answer: C) PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement
30. What is the financial outlay for the PM E-DRIVE scheme?
A. Rs 5000 Crore
B. Rs 7000 Crore
C. Rs 9000 Crore
D. Rs 10900 Crore
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Answer: D) Rs 10900 Crore
31. What is the Saarthi App designed to assist businesses with?
A. Developing marketing strategies
B. Creating their own customized buyer-side apps
C. Managing inventory
D. Analyzing market trends
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Answer: B) Creating their own customized buyer-side apps
32. Which organization launched the Saarthi App?
A. National Association of Software Companies
B. Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
D. Digital India Initiative
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Answer: B) Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
33. What does GNSS stand for in the context of the planned toll collection system?
A. Global Navigation Satellite System
B. Global Network Security System
C. Geographic Navigation Support System
D. Generalized Network Satellite System
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Answer: A) Global Navigation Satellite System
34. When is the GNSS-based toll collection system expected to be implemented?
A. January 2024
B. April 2025
C. October 2025
D. December 2025
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Answer: B) April 2025
35. What position did Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) secure in the OAG’s report?
A. 20th
B. 24th
C. 30th
D. 50th
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Answer: B) 24th
36. Which airport secured the 1st position in the OAG’s report for the most internationally connected airports?
A. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
B. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)
C. Dubai International Airport (DXB)
D. London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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Answer: D) London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR)
37. Which report ranks the most internationally connected airports worldwide?
A. International Air Transport Association (IATA) Report
B. Official Airline Guide (OAG) Report
C. World Airport Awards
D. Skytrax Rankings
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Answer: B) Official Airline Guide (OAG) Report
38. Where will the 5th edition of Exercise AL NAJAH be conducted?
A. Muscat, Oman
B. Salalah, Oman
C. New Delhi, India
D. Dubai, UAE
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Answer: B) Salalah, Oman
39. What does ILP stand for in the context of certain Indian states?
A. Inner Line Permit
B. International Line Permit
C. Inter-State Line Permit
D. Internal Logistics Permit
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Answer: A) Inner Line Permit
40. Which state is NOT on the list of states that require an ILP?
A. Mizoram
B. Nagaland
C. Manipur
D. Sikkim
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Answer: D) Sikkim
41. Which organization released the o1 and o1-mini models?
A. Google AI
B. Microsoft
C. OpenAI
D. IBM
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Answer: C) OpenAI
42. On which date is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) observed annually?
A. 1st September
B. 10th September
C. 15th September
D. 20th September
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Answer: B) 10th September
43. What is the theme for World Suicide Prevention Day from 2024 to 2026?
A. Mental Health Matters
B. Building Hop
C. Changing the Narrative on Suicid
D. Together for Life
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Answer: C) Changing the Narrative on Suicide
44. Where was the Global Bio India 2024 conference held?
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Kolkata
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Answer: C) New Delhi
45. What significant report was launched during the Global Bio India 2024 conference?
A. National Biotechnology Strategy Report
B. India Bio Economy Report
C. Global Bio Innovation Report
D. Indian Agricultural Policy Report
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Answer: B) India Bio Economy Report (IBER) 2024
46. Which organization was responsible for organizing the Global Bio India 2024 conference?
A. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
B. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
C. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)
D. Department of Science and Technology
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Answer: B) Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
47. What is the purpose of the “Rangeen Machhli” mobile app?
A. To promote seafood recipes
B. To support ornamental fisheries by providing knowledge resources
C. To track fish farming statistics
D. To connect fish farmers with buyers
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Answer: B) To support ornamental fisheries by providing knowledge resources
48. Where was the “Rangeen Machhli” mobile app launched?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Bhubaneswar, Odisha
D. Bengaluru
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Answer: C) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
49. Which country is the largest producer of jute?
A. Bangladesh
B. China
C. India
D. Myanmar
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Answer: C) India
50. Which country contributes to three-fourths of global jute exports?
A. India
B. China
C. Bangladesh
D. Vietnam
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Answer: C) Bangladesh
51. To which company is the Odisha Government proposing to transfer the equity shares of Gopalpur Port?
A. Tata Ports
B. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited
C. JSW Ports
D. Hindustan Ports
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Answer: B) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ)
52. What is the name of the research satellite that Iran successfully launched?
A. Noor-2
B. Chamran-1
C. Amir-3
D. Sina-1
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Answer: B) Chamran-1
53. What does CREATE stand for?
A. Centre for Rural Enterprise and Technology Enhancement
B. Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology
C. Centre for Remote Enterprise and Technology
D. Centre for Renewable Energy and Technology
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Answer: B) Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology
54. Which ministry inaugurated the CREATE center?
A. Ministry of Rural Development
B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
D. Ministry of Technology and Innovation
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Answer: C) Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
55. Where is the CREATE center located?
A. Srinagar
B. Jammu
C. Leh
D. Kargil
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Answer: C) Leh
56. What does INCOIS stand for?
A. Indian National Centre for Oceanic Studies
B. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
C. Indian Network for Coastal and Oceanic Information Systems
D. Indian National Council for Oceanic Research
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Answer: B) Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
57. What is the primary purpose of the Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas?
A. To monitor pollution levels in the ocean
B. To identify potential ocean energy resources
C. To study marine biodiversity
D. To promote fishing activities
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Answer: B) To identify potential ocean energy resources
58. Where is the headquarters of INCOIS located?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Delhi
D. Hyderabad
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Answer: D) Hyderabad
59. Where did the 20th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) conclude?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Goa
D. Kolkata
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Answer: C) Goa
60. What does BHASKAR stand for?
A. Bharat Startup Knowledge and Research
B. Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry
C. Bharat Hub for Accelerating Startup Knowledge and Resources
D. Bharat High-Access Startup Knowledge and Analysis Registry
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Answer: B) Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry
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