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This Current Affairs Quiz of October Month 2024 features carefully selected multiple-choice questions covering topics like politics, economics, sports, science, and more. Whether you’re preparing for competitive exams or want to stay informed, this quiz offers a comprehensive review of October 2024’s significant happenings.
October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz
1. What is the new name proposed for Pune Airport?
A. Pune International Airport
B. Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Pune International Airport
C. Sant Tukaram Airport
D. Maharashtra International Airport
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Answer: B) Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Pune International Airport
2. Where is the Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary located?
A. West Bengal
B. Assam
C. Meghalaya
D. Tripura
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Answer: B) Assam
3. What is the primary aim of the SPICED Scheme?
A. To increase domestic spice consumption
B. To enhance export of spices and value-added spice products
C. To reduce spice prices in the market
D. To promote local spice brands
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Answer: B) To enhance export of spices and value-added spice products
4. Until what year will the SPICED Scheme be implemented?
A. 2023-24
B. 2024-25
C. 2025-26
D. 2026-27
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Answer: C) 2025-26
5. Which government body is responsible for the SPICED Scheme?
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Food Processing
D. Ministry of Environment
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Answer: B) Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry
6. What is the theme for the International Day of Sign Languages in 2024?
A. Sign Language for All
B. Sign Up for Sign Language Rights
C. Celebrating Diversity in Communication
D. Empowering the Deaf Community
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Answer: B) Sign Up for Sign Language Rights
7. In which year was the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) established?
A. 1945
B. 1951
C. 1965
D. 1971
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Answer: B) 1951
8. What is the name of the report released by the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) in 2024?
A. Rhino Conservation Report
B. State of the Rhino 2024 Report
C. Global Rhino Status Report
D. Rhino Species Survival Report
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Answer: B) State of the Rhino 2024 Report
9. When was the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) originally established?
A. 1989
B. 1991
C. 1995
D. 2000
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Answer: B) 1991
10. What was the initial name of the International Rhino Foundation?
A. Global Rhino Initiative
B. Rhino Preservation Society
C. International Black Rhino Foundation
D. World Rhino Alliance
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Answer: C) International Black Rhino Foundation
11. Which country became the first in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage?
A. Vietnam
B. Thailand
C. Malaysia
D. Singapore
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Answer: B) Thailand
12. When is Antyodaya Diwas observed?
A. 15th August
B. 25th September
C. 2nd October
D. 1st January
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Answer: B) 25th September
13. What is the full name of the WAVES Anime & Manga Contest?
A. WAM Contest
B. WAVES Animation & Manga Festival
C. WAVES Anime & Manga Contest
D. World Anime & Manga Event
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Answer: C) WAVES Anime & Manga Contest
14. Which ministry collaborated with the Media & Entertainment Association of India (MEAI) to launch the contest?
A. Ministry of Culture
B. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
C. Ministry of Education
D. Ministry of Youth Affairs
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Answer: B) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
15. What is the primary purpose of the “Pact for the Future”?
A. To promote international trade
B. To reshape global governance for the 21st century
C. To enhance cultural exchanges
D. To reduce military spending
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Answer: B) To reshape global governance for the 21st century
16. At which event was the “Pact for the Future” adopted?
A. Climate Change Summit
B. General Assembly Meeting
C. Summit of the Future
D. International Peace Conference
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Answer: C) Summit of the Future
17. What is the primary goal of the Minerals Security Partnership Finance Network?
A. To enhance global mineral prices
B. To ensure a secure supply of minerals
C. To promote mining tourism
D. To develop new mining technologies
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Answer: B) To ensure a secure supply of minerals
18. What is the name of India’s first National Security Semiconductor Fabrication Plant?
A. Fab 1
B. Fab (Shakti)
C. Semiconductor Hub
D. Secure Chip Factory
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Answer: B) Fab (Shakti)
19. With which country has India collaborated to establish the semiconductor fabrication plant?
A. Japan
B. Australia
C. United States
D. Germany
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Answer: C) United States
20. On what date did Tripura accede to the Indian Union?
A. August 15, 1947
B. October 15, 1949
C. November 1, 1956
D. January 21, 1972
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Answer: B) October 15, 1949
21. What is another name for the Taiwan Strait?
A. Coral Sea
B. Formosa Strait
C. East China Sea
D. Philippine Sea
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Answer: B) Formosa Strait
22. What does the Taiwan Strait separate?
A. Taiwan and Japan
B. Taiwan and the Philippines
C. Taiwan and Continental Asia
D. Taiwan and China
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Answer: C) Taiwan and Continental Asia
23. What does ABHED refer to?
A. Advanced Body Armor
B. Lightweight Bulletproof Jackets
C. Armored Defense Equipment
D. Ballistic Helmets
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Answer: B) Lightweight Bulletproof Jackets
24. Which organization developed ABHED in collaboration with IIT Delhi?
A. Indian Army
B. Defence Research & Development Organisation
C. Indian Navy
D. Ministry of Defence
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Answer: B) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
25. On what date is the International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons observed?
A. September 21
B. September 26
C. October 2
D. August 6
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Answer: B) September 26
26. Which country has been ranked as the 3rd most powerful nation in the Asia Power Index 2024?
A. Japan
B. India
C. South Korea
D. Australia
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Answer: B) India
27. Which two countries are ranked at 1st and 2nd place in the Asia Power Index 2024?
A. India and Japan
B. USA and China
C. China and Russia
D. USA and India
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Answer: B) USA and China
28. What organization launched the Asia Power Index?
A. Brookings Institution
B. Lowy Institute
C. Council on Foreign Relations
D. Asia Foundation
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Answer: B) Lowy Institute
29. Where is the headquarters of the Central Silk Board located?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Hyderabad
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Answer: C) Bengaluru
30. Which state in India contributed the highest percentage of total silk production?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. West Bengal
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Answer: C) Karnataka
31. How much funding has the IMF approved for Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)?
A. $5 billion
B. $7 billion
C. $10 billion
D. $3 billion
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Answer: B) $7 billion
32. What position does India hold in the world for ethanol production and consumption?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
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Answer: C) 3rd
33. Which country is the largest producer of sugarcane?
A. India
B. Thailand
C. United States
D. Brazil
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Answer: D) Brazil
34. What does the GlobE Network focus on combating?
A. Climate change
B. Corruption
C. Terrorism
D. Human trafficking
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Answer: B) Corruption
35. In which year was the GlobE Network launched?
A. 2019
B. 2020
C. 2021
D. 2022
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Answer: C) 2021
36. How many countries are members of the GlobE Network?
A. 100
B. 121
C. 150
D. 200
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Answer: B) 121
37. Which organization supports the GlobE Network?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D. World Bank
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Answer: B) United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
38. Which Indian agency serves as the nodal agency for the GlobE Network?
A. Ministry of External Affairs
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Ministry of Law and Justice
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Answer: B) Ministry of Home Affairs
39. Which two Indian organizations are part of the GlobE Network?
A. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and Intelligence Bureau (IB)
B. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED)
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
D. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and National Investigation Agency (NIA)
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Answer: B) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED)
40. In which year was the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) established?
A. 1990
B. 1995
C. 1997
D. 2000
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Answer: C) 1997
41. Which country has become the first in the Caribbean region to adopt India’s UPI platform?
A. Jamaica
B. Barbados
C. Trinidad & Tobago
D. Bahamas
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Answer: C) Trinidad & Tobago
42. Who has been awarded the prestigious 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize?
A. Andrew Wiles
B. Terence Tao
C. Alexander Dunn
D. John Nash
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Answer: C) Alexander Dunn
43. By what year does India aim to lead in 6G technology according to the “Bharat 6G Vision”?
A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2035
D. 2040
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Answer: B) 2030
44. What is the name of India’s first Micro-Finance Institution (MFI), registered as a cooperative bank?
A. Grameen Bank
B. Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) Bank
C. Bandhan Bank
D. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
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Answer: B) Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) Bank
45. Who is known for laying the foundation of modern micro-finance institutions with the establishment
of Grameen Bank?
A. Muhammad Yunus
B. Amartya Sen
C. Elinor Ostrom
D. James Tobin
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Answer: A) Muhammad Yunus
46. Which regulatory body oversees micro-finance institutions operating in India?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
D. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
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Answer: B) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
47. What is the name of China’s largest hydroelectric dam?
A. Huanghe Dam
B. Three Gorges Dam
C. Yangtze Dam
D. Xiaolangdi Dam
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Answer: B) Three Gorges Dam
48. On which river is the Three Gorges Dam located?
A. Yellow River
B. Mekong River
C. Yangtze River
D. Pearl River
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Answer: C) Yangtze River
49. What is the electricity generation capacity of the Three Gorges Dam?
A. 15,000 MW
B. 20,000 MW
C. 22,500 MW
D. 25,000 MW
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Answer: C) 22,500 MW
50. What position did India achieve in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024?
A. 35th
B. 39th
C. 42nd
D. 45th
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Answer: B) 39th
51. What is Pusa-2090?
A. A new variety of wheat
B. A newly paddy variety
C. A type of fertilizer
D. An agricultural research center
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Answer: B) A newly bred, shorter-duration paddy variety
52. What initiative is Mr. Subramanian’s work associated with?
A. Swachh Bharat Mission
B. Clean India Movement
C. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR)
D. Plastic Waste Management
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Answer: C) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR)
53. What does IBSA stand for?
A. India-Brazil-South Africa
B. India-Brazil-South America
C. International Business-Sustainable Alliance
D. Indian-Brazilian-South Asian
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Answer: A) India-Brazil-South Africa
54. In what year was IBSA established?
A. 2000
B. 2003
C. 2005
D. 2010
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Answer: B) 2003
55. What was the declaration that led to the establishment of IBSA?
A. New Delhi Declaration
B. Brasilia Declaration
C. Johannesburg Declaration
D. Cape Town Agreement
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Answer: B) Brasilia Declaration
56. What is the primary purpose of the IBSA grouping?
A. To enhance military cooperation
B. To promote economic growth and development among member countries
C. To focus on cultural exchanges
D. To provide humanitarian aid
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Answer: B) To promote economic growth and development among member countries
57. When is World Rabies Day observed?
A. September 28
B. October 28
C. August 28
D. November 28
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Answer: A) September 28
58. What is the theme for World Rabies Day 2024?
A. Rabies Awareness for All
B. Breaking Rabies Boundaries
C. Together Against Rabies
D. Rabies: The Silent Killer
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Answer: B) Breaking Rabies Boundaries
59. Which group is Hassan Nasrallah associated with?
A. Fatah
B. Hamas
C. Hezbollah
D. Al-Qaeda
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Answer: C) Hezbollah
60. When was Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-U) 2.0 launched?
A. 2015
B. 2018
C. 2021
D. 2023
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Answer: C) 2021
61. Where will Exercise KAZIND be conducted?
A. New Delhi
B. Auli, Uttarakhand
C. Almaty, Kazakhstan
D. Mumbai
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Answer: B) Auli, Uttarakhand
62. Which two countries participate in Exercise KAZIND?
A. India and Russia
B. India and Kazakhstan
C. Kazakhstan and China
D. India and Pakistan
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Answer: B) India and Kazakhstan
63. What is “BharatGen”?
A. A private technology initiative
B. The world’s 1st government-funded multimodal LLM initiative
C. A new educational curriculum
D. A software development platform
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Answer: B) The world’s 1st government-funded multimodal LLM initiative
64. Which ministry launched the BharatGen initiative?
A. Ministry of Education
B. Ministry of Information Technology
C. Ministry of Science & Technology
D. Ministry of Finance
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Answer: C) Ministry of Science & Technology
65. Which institution is responsible for the implementation of BharatGen?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Kanpur
C. IIT Bombay
D. IIT Madras
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Answer: C) IIT Bombay
66. Under which national mission is BharatGen being developed?
A. National Mission on Artificial Intelligence
B. National Mission on Cybersecurity
C. National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS)
D. National Mission on Digital India
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Answer: C) National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS)
67. By what year is the BharatGen initiative expected to be completed?
A. 2024
B. 2025
C. 2026
D. 2027
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Answer: C) 2026
68. What is significant about Mount Erebus’s location?
A. It is the highest volcano in Antarctica.
B. It is the world’s southernmost active volcano.
C. It is located near the North Pole.
D. It is part of the Andes mountain range.
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Answer: B) It is the world’s southernmost active volcano.
69. Where was the 1st Edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav launched?
A. New Delhi
B. Rashtrapati Bhavan
C. Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad
D. Hyderabad City Center
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Answer: C) Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad
70. What is the primary goal of the Cruise Bharat Mission?
A. To promote inland water transport
B. To boost cruise tourism in India
C. To develop maritime infrastructure
D. To support coastal fishing communities
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Answer: B) To boost cruise tourism in India
71. What therapy did Pfizer recently announce it would withdraw from worldwide markets?
A. A diabetes treatment
B. Oxbryta, a sickle cell disease therapy
C. A cancer medication
D. A vaccine
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Answer: B) Oxbryta, a sickle cell disease therapy
72. What does FAST stand for?
A. Fast Astrophysics Survey Telescope
B. Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope
C. Future Astronomical Survey Telescope
D. Frequency and Signal Telescope
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Answer: B) Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope
73. Where is the world’s largest and most sensitive radio telescope located?
A. Brazil
B. India
C. China
D. Russia
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Answer: C) China
74. What is the Jan Yojana Abhiyan?
A. A financial assistance program for farmers
B. A campaign for the preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plans
C. A health initiative for rural communities
D. An employment scheme for youth
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Answer: B) A campaign for the preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plans
75. Which ministry launched the Jan Yojana Abhiyan?
A. Ministry of Rural Development
B. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Finance
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Answer: B) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
76. What is the theme of the Jan Yojana Abhiyan?
A. Empowering Women, Empowering India
B. Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas
C. Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas
D. Clean India, Green India
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Answer: C) Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas
77. What is Rosh Hashanah?
A. The Jewish Festival of Lights
B. The Jewish New Year
C. The Day of Atonement
D. The Festival of Passover
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Answer: B) The Jewish New Year
78. Which languages have recently been granted the “Classical Language” tag by the Union Cabinet?
A. Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati
B. Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali
C. Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, and Kannada
D. Bengali, Assamese, and Malayalam
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Answer: B) Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali
79. Who is the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022?
A. Amitabh Bachchan
B. Shah Rukh Khan
C. Mithun Chakraborty
D. Salman Khan
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Answer: C) Mithun Chakraborty
80. What is the theme of the Swachh Bharat Mission for this year?
A. Clean India, Green India
B. Swachhata Se Samriddhi
C. Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata
D. Cleanliness is Next to Godliness
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Answer: C) Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata
81. Which institution launched the training program for law enforcement officers?
A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Madras
D. NIT Trichy
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Answer: C) IIT Madras
82. What is the primary aim of the WHO’s Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness, and Response Plan?
A. To eliminate all viral infections
B. To tackle Dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses (Zika and Chikungunya)
C. To improve healthcare infrastructure worldwide
D. To provide vaccination against all diseases
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Answer: B) To tackle Dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses (Zika and Chikungunya)
83. Which organization launched the Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness, and Response Plan?
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B. World Health Organization (WHO)
C. Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
D. International Red Cross
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Answer: B) World Health Organization (WHO)
84. Which mountain range stretches across France, Switzerland, Italy, and several other countries in Europe?
A. Carpathians
B. Pyrenees
C. Alps
D. Apennines
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Answer: C) Alps
85. What is the highest peak in the European mountain ranges?
A. Matterhorn
B. Mont Blanc
C. Eiger
D. Monte Rosa
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Answer: B) Mont Blanc
86. In which year was the International Energy Efficiency Hub established?
A. 2015
B. 2018
C. 2020
D. 2022
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Answer: C) 2020
87. In what year was the Bureau of Energy Efficiency established?
A. 1995
B. 2000
C. 2002
D. 2005
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Answer: C) 2002
88. What is the primary aim of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme?
A. To provide scholarships to students
B. To offer internship opportunities to 1 crore youth in top companies
C. To increase employment in government sectors
D. To promote international internships
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Answer: B) To offer internship opportunities to 1 crore youth in top companies
89. When did the first horse-drawn trams begin operating in Kolkata?
A. 1865
B. 1873
C. 1880
D. 1902
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Answer: B) 1873
90. What is “Horizon 2047”?
A. A space exploration initiative
B. A roadmap for France-India relations
C. An economic development plan for Europe
D. A climate change agreement
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Answer: B) A roadmap for France-India relations
91. Which telescope was used by scientists to detect carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on Charon?
A. Hubble Space Telescope
B. Kepler Space Telescope
C. James Webb Space Telescope
D. Chandra X-ray Observatory
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Answer: C) James Webb Space Telescope
92. What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan?
A. KAZIND
B. Indra
C. Yudh Abhyas
D. Garuda
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Answer: A) KAZIND
93. On what date is the International Day of Older Persons observed?
A. 1st September
B. 1st October
C. 1st November
D. 1st December
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Answer: B) 1st October
94. What is the theme for the International Day of Older Persons in 2024?
A. Healthy Ageing for All
B. Ageing with Dignity: Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems
C. Celebrating the Elderly
D. Aged to Perfection
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Answer: B) Ageing with Dignity: Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems
95. When was the International Day of Older Persons first designated?
A. 1982
B. 1990
C. 1995
D. 2000
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Answer: B) 1990
96. The International Day of Older Persons is based on which plan?
A. Global Action Plan on Ageing
B. Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing
C. Sustainable Development Goals
D. Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing
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Answer: B) Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing
97. Which state in India has introduced the concept of co-districts?
A. Bihar
B. West Bengal
C. Assam
D. Odisha
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Answer: C) Assam
98. Which three regions meet at the Lipulekh Pass?
A. India, Bhutan, and Nepal
B. India, Tibet (China), and Nepal
C. India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar
D. India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives
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Answer: B) India, Tibet (China), and Nepal
99. Which state in India contains Lipulekh Pass?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pradesh
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Answer: B) Uttarakhand
100. Who is the Chief of Naval Staff who flagged off the expedition?
A. R Hari Kumar
B. Dinesh K Tripathi
C. Karambir Singh
D. Sunil Lanba
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Answer: B) Dinesh K Tripathi
101. What does WETEX stand for?
A. Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition
B. Water, Energy, Technology, and Environmental Sustainability
C. Water, Energy, Transportation, and Environment Expo
D. Water, Environment, Technology, and Energy Fair
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Answer: A) Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition
102. Where is the WETEX 2024 being held?
A. Abu Dhabi
B. Dubai
C. Qatar
D. Sharjah
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Answer: B) Dubai
103. Which country launched the Global Elite Card?
A. Japan
B. South Korea
C. Taiwan
D. Singapore
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Answer: C) Taiwan
104. What is the theme of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024?
A. Trade and Investment in the Indo-Pacific
B. Climate Change and Sustainability
C. Resource Geopolitics and Security in the Indo-Pacific
D. Maritime Cooperation and Development
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Answer: C) Resource Geopolitics and Security in the Indo-Pacific
105. Where is the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024 taking place?
A. Tokyo
B. Singapore
C. New Delhi
D. Jakarta
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Answer: C) New Delhi
106. Which country has been chosen to host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup?
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka
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Answer: B) India
107. In which year will the first Kho Kho World Cup be held?
A. 2024
B. 2025
C. 2026
D. 2027
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Answer: B) 2025
108. Who were the recipients of the MIDORI Prize in 2024?
A. Vera Voronova and Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos
B. John Smith and Maria Lopez
C. Alice Johnson and David Kim
D. Sarah Brown and Ahmed Khan
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Answer: A) Vera Voronova and Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos
109. Where will COP 16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity be held?
A. Lima, Peru
B. Bogotá, Colombia
C. Cali, Colombia
D. Quito, Ecuador
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Answer: C) Cali, Colombia
110. Where was the Marburg Virus first identified?
A. Germany
B. Angola
C. Uganda
D. Kenya
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Answer: A) Marburg, Germany
111. Which Indian credit rating agency became the first to enter the global scale ratings space?
A. CRISIL
B. ICRA
C. CareEdge
D. Brickwork Ratings
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Answer: C) CareEdge
112. Where is the Banjara Virasat Museum located?
A. Mumbai
B. Pune
C. Pohardevi, Washim
D. Nagpur
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Answer: C) Pohardevi, Washim
113. When is World Cotton Day celebrated?
A. October 1
B. October 7
C. October 15
D. October 25
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Answer: B) October 7
114. Which countries are part of the Cotton 4 Nations?
A. USA, India, China, and Brazil
B. Burkina Faso, Benin, Chad, and Mali
C. Egypt, Sudan, Nigeria, and Ghana
D. Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina
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Answer: B) Burkina Faso, Benin, Chad, and Mali
115. When was the first World Cotton Day event observed?
A. 2018
B. 2019
C. 2020
D. 2021
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Answer: B) 2019
116. Who was Sammy Basso?
A. A famous scientist
B. The longest living survivor of progeria
C. A prominent athlete
D. An environmental activist
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Answer: B) The longest living survivor of progeria
117. What rare genetic disease did Sammy Basso have?
A. Cystic fibrosis
B. Progeria
C. Huntington’s disease
D. Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Answer: B) Progeria
118. What is the name of Iran’s hypersonic medium-range missile?
A. Shahab-3
B. Fattah-2
C. Khorramshahr
D. Zolfaghar
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Answer: B) Fattah-2
119. What organizations jointly launched the ‘Atoms4Food’ initiative?
A. IAEA and WHO
B. FAO and UNESCO
C. IAEA and FAO
D. FAO and UNICEF
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Answer: C) IAEA and FAO
120. Where was the ‘Atoms4Food’ initiative launched?
A. Paris, France
B. Rome, Italy
C. Geneva, Switzerland
D. New York, USA
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Answer: B) Rome, Italy
121. What is the purpose of the Unified Genomic Chip launched by the Prime Minister of India?
A. To improve crop yields
B. To help farmers identify high-quality cattle early
C. To enhance fish farming
D. To develop new agricultural machinery
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Answer: B) To help farmers identify high-quality cattle early
122. Which department developed the Unified Genomic Chip?
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
C. Ministry of Science and Technology
D. Ministry of Environment
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Answer: B) Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
123. What sector is primarily targeted by the Unified Genomic Chip program?
A. Poultry farming
B. Aquaculture
C. Dairy farming
D. Crop production
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Answer: C) Dairy farming
124. Where was the 44th Session of CCNFSDU held?
A. Rome, Italy
B. Geneva, Switzerland
C. Dresden, Germany
D. Paris, France
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Answer: C) Dresden, Germany
125. What is the headquarters of the Codex Alimentarius Commission?
A. Geneva, Switzerland
B. Rome, Italy
C. Paris, France
D. Washington, D.C.
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Answer: B) Rome, Italy
126. Who is the Prime Minister of Jamaica that recently visited India?
A. Portia Simpson-Miller
B. Andrew Holness
C. Bruce Golding
D. Michael Manley
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Answer: B) Andrew Holness
127. What is the capital of Jamaica?
A. Montego Bay
B. Negril
C. Kingston
D. Ocho Rios
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Answer: C) Kingston
128. Where is the headquarters of WAZA located?
A. Paris, France
B. London, UK
C. Barcelona, Spain
D. Berlin, Germany
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Answer: C) Barcelona, Spain
129. What significant finding did the 2023 Annual State of Global Climate Report reveal?
A. It was the wettest year on record.
B. It was the driest year on record.
C. It had the highest global temperatures.
D. It saw the most rainfall in history.
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Answer: B) It was the driest year on record.
130. Which organization publishes the State of Global Water Resource Report?
A. United Nations
B. World Health Organization
C. World Meteorological Organization
D. International Water Management Institute
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Answer: C) World Meteorological Organization
131. What is the full name of the housing scheme mentioned in the context of rural housing in India?
A. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana
B. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin
C. Rural Housing Development Scheme
D. Awas Yojana for Rural Areas
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Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin
132. What does MACE stand for?
A. Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment
B. Multinational Astronomy and Cosmic Exploration
C. Major Astrophysics and Cosmic Energy
D. Multi-Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment
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Answer: A) Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment
133. Where is the MACE Observatory located?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Ladakh
D. Sikkim
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Answer: C) Hanle, Ladakh
134. What is significant about the MACE Observatory in terms of its rankings?
A. It is the largest observatory in Asia.
B. It is the highest observatory in the world.
C. It is both Asia’s largest and the world’s highest imaging Cherenkov observatory.
D. It has the most advanced technology in the world.
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Answer: C) It is both Asia’s largest and the world’s highest imaging Cherenkov observatory.
135. Which organization built the MACE Observatory?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
D. Indian Institute of Science
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Answer: B) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
136. Which company provided support for the construction of the MACE Observatory?
A. Tata Consultancy Services
B. Electronics Corporation of India
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
D. Bharat Electronics Limited
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Answer: B) Electronics Corporation of India.
137. What was the theme for the 92nd Anniversary of the Indian Air Force?
A. Stronger Together
B. Bhartiya Vayu Sena: Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar
C. Defenders of the Skies
D. United in Service
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Answer: B) Bhartiya Vayu Sena: Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar
138. Which country recently became the 4th in the world to have over $700 billion in foreign reserves?
A. Brazil
B. India
C. Russia
D. Germany
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Answer: B) India
139. Which country recently became the 3rd in the South-East Asia region to eliminate a specific neglected tropical disease (NTD)?
A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Bhutan
D. Sri Lanka
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Answer: A) India
140. Which two countries are ahead of India in the elimination of this neglected tropical disease (NTD) in the South-East Asia region?
A. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
B. Nepal and Myanmar
C. Thailand and Vietnam
D. Laos and Cambodia
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Answer: B) Nepal and Myanmar
141. Which company delivered INS Nirdeshak to the Indian Navy?
A. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd
C. Cochin Shipyard Limited
D. Mazagon Dock Shipuilders Limited
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Answer: B) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd
142. What type of missile is the Kinzhal?
A. Cruise missile
B. Hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile
C. Surface-to-surface missile
D. Anti-ship missile
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Answer: B) Hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile
143. Where is the National Maritime Heritage Complex being developed?
A. Mumbai, Maharashtra
B. Kochi, Kerala
C. Lothal, Gujarat
D. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
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Answer: C) Lothal, Gujarat
144. Which ministry is the nodal authority for the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex?
A. Ministry of Culture
B. Ministry of Defence
C. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
D. Ministry of Tourism
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Answer: C) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
145. Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with the Sahara Desert?
A. Algeria
B. Egypt
C. Kenya
D. Libya
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Answer: C) Kenya
146. What is the ‘Anaconda Strategy’ as claimed by Taiwan’s navy?
A. A diplomatic approach to negotiations
B. A military strategy to economically and militarily constrict an opponent
C. A strategy for naval defense
D. A humanitarian aid initiative
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Answer: B) A military strategy to economically and militarily constrict an opponent
147. When was the Universal Postal Union (UPU) established?
A. 1865
B. 1874
C. 1900
D. 1920
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Answer: B) 1874
148. Where is the headquarters of the Universal Postal Union located?
A. Geneva, Switzerland
B. Bern, Switzerland
C. Vienna, Austria
D. Paris, France
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Answer: B) Bern, Switzerland
149. What day is celebrated as World Post Day?
A. October 1
B. October 9
C. October 15
D. November 11
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Answer: B) October 9
150. Which organization released the latest edition of the ‘Living Planet Report’?
A. International Union for Conservation of Nature
B. World Wildlife Fund
C. United Nations Environment Programme
D. Greenpeace
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Answer: B) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
151. What is the new target year set by Southeast Asia region countries to eliminate measles and rubella?
A. 2025
B. 2026
C. 2027
D. 2028
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Answer: B) 2026
152. What type of aircraft successfully landed at Navi Mumbai Airport?
A. Boeing 747
B. C-295
C. Airbus A320
D. C-130 Hercules
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Answer: B) C-295
153. Which company is responsible for designing the C-295 aircraft?
A. Boeing
B. Airbus Military
C. Lockheed Martin
D. Tata Advanced Systems
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Answer: B) Airbus Military
154. Where will the manufacturing facility for the C-295 be established?
A. Mumbai
B. Vadodara
C. Bangalore
D. Hyderabad
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Answer: B) Vadodara
155. Which two companies are collaborating to manufacture the C-295 aircraft?
A. Airbus and Boeing
B. Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin
C. Airbus Defence and Space SA and Tata Advanced Systems Limited
D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Airbus
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Answer: C) Airbus Defence and Space SA and Tata Advanced Systems Limited
156. In which year was the United Nations Human Rights Council created?
A. 2000
B. 2006
C. 2010
D. 2015
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Answer: B) 2006
157. Who is the current president of the UN Human Rights Council?
A. Maria Fernanda Espinosa
B. Omar Zniber
C. Michelle Bachelet
D. António Guterres
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Answer: B) Omar Zniber
158. Where is the headquarters of the UN Human Rights Council located?
A. New York, USA
B. Geneva, Switzerland
C. Paris, France
D. Vienna, Austria
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Answer: B) Geneva, Switzerland
159. Which countries were successful in winning seats on the UN Human Rights Council?
A. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and South Korea
B. Cyprus, Marshall Islands, Qatar, South Korea, and Thailand
C. Thailand, Cyprus, and Saudi Arabia
D. Only Qatar and South Korea
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Answer: B) Cyprus, Marshall Islands, Qatar, South Korea, and Thailand
160. When was the National Commission for Backward Classes constituted?
A. 1990
B. 1993
C. 2000
D. 2018
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Answer: B) 1993
161. Where was India’s first demonstration facility for biopolymers inaugurated?
A. Mumbai
B. Bangalore
C. Pune
D. Hyderabad
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Answer: C) Jejuri, Pune
162. Which tiger reserve was ranked first for its leopard population in the ‘EnviStats India-2024’ report?
A. Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve
B. Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
C. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
D. Kaziranga Tiger Reserve
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Answer: B) Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
163. What is notable about the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve in terms of its size?
A. It is the smallest tiger reserve in India.
B. It is the largest tiger reserve in India.
C. It is the first tiger reserve established in India.
D. It has the highest number of tigers in India.
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Answer: B) It is the largest tiger reserve in India.
164. How many tiger reserves are there in India?
A. 45
B. 50
C. 55
D. 60
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Answer: C) 55
165. In which state is the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve located?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh
166. When is the International Day of the Girl Child celebrated?
A. October 2nd
B. October 11th
C. October 15th
D. November 11th
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Answer: B) October 11th
167. What was the theme for the International Day of the Girl Child in 2024?
A. Empowering Girls for Change
B. Girls’ Vision for the Future
C. Educate a Girl, Change the World
D. Girls’ Rights are Human Rights
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Answer: B) Girls’ Vision for the Future
168. When is World Habitat Day observed?
A. 1st October
B. 1st Monday of October
C. 15th October
D. Last Monday of October
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Answer: B) 1st Monday of October
169. What was the theme for World Habitat Day in 2024?
A. Sustainable Cities for All
B. Building Resilient Communities
C. Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future
D. Green Cities for a Better Tomorrow
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Answer: C) Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future
170. In which year did the UN designate the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day?
A. 1980
B. 1985
C. 1990
D. 1995
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Answer: B) 1985
171. When is Columbus Day observed in the United States?
A. 1st Monday of October
B. 2nd Monday of October
C. 3rd Monday of October
D. October 12
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Answer: B) 2nd Monday of October
172. Which country is the 17th to sign a co-production agreement with India?
A. Brazil
B. Colombia
C. South Africa
D. Argentina
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Answer: B) Colombia
173. What is the theme for the 2024 India-Sweden Innovation Day?
A. Sustainable Development Goals
B. Innovation for Economic Growth
C. Accelerating Green Growth for Inclusive Transition
D. Advancing Digital Technology
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Answer: C) Accelerating Green Growth for Inclusive Transition
174. Which initiative is mentioned as part of the collaboration targeting low-carbon transitions?
A. Green India Mission
B. Clean Energy Initiative
C. LeadIT 2.0
D. Sustainable Development Project
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Answer: C) LeadIT 2.0
175. What significant mission has Sweden joined that is related to India’s space program?
A. Mars Orbiter Mission
B. Moon Mission
C. Venus Orbiter Mission
D. Satellite Launch Program
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Answer: C) Venus Orbiter Mission
176. What sport is Anita Roy recognized for in her achievement?
A. Weightlifting
B. Powerlifting
C. Bench Press
D. Bodybuilding
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Answer: C) Bench Press
177. Who is the Union Minister of Jal Shakti who announced the winners of the 5th National Water Awards?
A. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
B. CR Paatil
C. Amit Shah
D. Nitin Gadkari
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Answer: B) CR Paatil
178. Which state was awarded the Best State in the 5th National Water Awards?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C) Odisha
179. In what year was the Inter-Parliamentary Union established?
A. 1876
B. 1889
C. 1901
D. 1920
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Answer: B) 1889
180. What is the headquarters of the Inter-Parliamentary Union?
A. Paris
B. Brussels
C. Geneva
D. Vienna
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Answer: C) Geneva
181. Where is the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) located?
A. New Delhi
B. Bangalore
C. Mumbai
D. Hyderabad
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Answer: C) Mumbai
182. Which two entities collaborated to create the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS)?
A. Government of India and private universities
B. Government of India and Tata Trusts
C. Government of India and foreign institutions
D. Government of India and NGOs
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Answer: B) Government of India and Tata Trusts
183. Who has been elected as the Chairperson for the 77th Session of the WHO South-East Asia Region?
A. Dr. Harsh Vardhan
B. JP Nadda
C. Narendra Modi
D. Amit Shah
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Answer: B) JP Nadda
184. Who is leading the special commission established for this study?
A. Justice M. S. Dutta
B. Retired Justice Shameem Akhtar
C. Chief Minister of Telangana
D. A member of the Legislative Assembly
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Answer: B) Retired Justice Shameem Akhtar
185. What is the name of the new lunar mission approved by India’s National Space Commission?
A. Lunar Resource Mission
B. Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex)
C. Moon Exploration Initiative
D. Lunar Discovery Project
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Answer: B) Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex)
186. Which two space agencies are partnering for the Lupex mission?
A. NASA and ESA
B. ISRO and JAXA
C. CNSA and ESA
D. ISRO and NASA
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Answer: B) ISRO and JAXA
187. What does AMRIT stand for?
A. Affordable Medicines and Reliable Innovations for Treatment
B. Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment
C. Accessible Medicines and Reliable Information for Treatment
D. Affordable Medical Resources and Innovative Treatments
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Answer: B) Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment
188. What is the purpose of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)?
A. To promote international tourism
B. To foster partnerships and targeted investments to address food security, reduce poverty, and promote inclusive economic growth
C. To regulate agricultural prices globally
D. To provide loans to farmers
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Answer: B) To foster partnerships and targeted investments to address food security, reduce poverty, and promote inclusive economic growth
189. Which organization launched the Hand-in-Hand Initiative?
A. World Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Answer: C) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
190. What does SAMARTH stand for?
A. Skill Advancement in Manufacturing and Textile Holdings
B. Scheme for Assistance and Modernization in Research and Technology for Handlooms
C. Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector
D. Sustainable Advancement in Manufacturing and Resources for Textiles
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Answer: C) Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector
191. If appointed, what number Chief Justice of India will Justice Sanjiv Khanna be?
A. 50th
B. 51st
C. 52nd
D. 49th
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Answer: B) 51st
192. Who was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Mehbooba Mufti
B. Omar Abdullah
C. Ghulam Nabi Azad
D. Farooq Abdullah
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Answer: B) Omar Abdullah
193. What does “blue washing” refer to?
A. The practice of promoting marine tourism
B. Labeling marine areas as protected without effectively safeguarding marine life
C. The cleaning of marine environments
D. The introduction of new marine species
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Answer: B) Labeling marine areas as protected without effectively safeguarding marine life
194. What is the new statue introduced by the Supreme Court of India called?
A. Lady Liberty
B. Lady Justice
C. Lady Equality
D. Lady Law
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Answer: B) Lady Justice
195. Who designed the new statue of “Lady Justice”?
A. Anjali Menon
B. Vinod Goswami
C. Subodh Gupta
D. Bharti Kher
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Answer: B) Vinod Goswami
196. What does the SARTHI system stand for?
A. Solar-Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence
B. Sustainable Agricultural Refrigeration and Transportation with High Innovation
C. Smart Agriculture Reefer Technology for Hybrid Integration
D. Solar-Aided Refrigeration Technology for Healthy Ingredients
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Answer: A) Solar-Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence
197. What is the primary purpose of the SARTHI system?
A. To increase the production of perishable goods
B. To reduce post-harvest losses in perishable food transportation
C. To provide food processing solutions
D. To enhance agricultural marketing strategies
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Answer: B) To reduce post-harvest losses in perishable food transportation
198. Where is the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management located?
A. Bangalore, Karnataka
B. Sonipat, Haryana
C. Mumbai, Maharashtra
D. Kolkata, West Bengal
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Answer: B) Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana
199. What is the name of the lunar communications and navigation services programme launched by the European Space Agency?
A. LunarLink Programme
B. Moonlight Programme
C. Lunar Navigation Initiative
D. MoonNet Project
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Answer: B) Moonlight Programme
200. Which American engine manufacturer has been chosen to power the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels?
A. Pratt & Whitney
B. General Motors
C. General Electric
D. Honeywell
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Answer: C) General Electric
201. What is the name of the diagnostic assay that received Emergency Use Approval from the WHO?
A. Mpox Test Kit
B. Alinity m MPXV Assay
C. Mpox Rapid Test
D. Abbott Mpox Diagnostic
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Answer: B) Alinity m MPXV Assay
202. Which company developed the Alinity m MPXV Assay?
A. Roche Diagnostics
B. Siemens Healthineers
C. Abbott Molecular Inc.
D. Bio-Rad Laboratories
Show Answer
Answer: C) Abbott Molecular Inc.
203. Where is the 2nd National Lighthouse Festival being held?
A. Mumbai, Maharashtra
B. Puri, Odisha
C. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
D. Kolkata, West Bengal
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Answer: B) Puri, Odisha
204. What is the name of the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise held in Goa?
A. Exercise Indra
B. Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
C. Exercise Varuna
D. Exercise Malabar
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Answer: B) Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
205. Which country is the first in the Gulf Cooperation Council to conduct bilateral exercises with India?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. UAE
C. Oman
D. Qatar
Show Answer
Answer: C) Oman
206. Which country leads the European Sky Shield Initiative?
A. France
B. United Kingdom
C. Germany
D. Switzerland
Show Answer
Answer: C) Germany
207. What does RCS – UDAN stand for?
A. Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik
B. Regional Connectivity Strategy – United Development and Network
C. Regional Civil Aviation Scheme – Uplifting Domestic Air Navigation
D. Regional Connectivity Services – Universal Domestic Access Network
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Answer: A) Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik
208. What was the primary commitment made by developed nations under the Copenhagen Accord?
A. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50%
B. To provide $100 billion annually in climate finance by 2020
C. To phase out fossil fuels by 2025
D. To plant one billion trees by 2020
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Answer: B) To provide $100 billion annually in climate finance by 2020
209. Which number major port is the Mega ICTP at Galathea Bay?
A. 10th
B. 11th
C. 12th
D. 13th
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Answer: D) 13th
210. What is the primary aim of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana?
A. To promote Ayurvedic medicines
B. To provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices
C. To regulate pharmaceutical prices
D. To establish new hospitals
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Answer: B) To provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices
211. Which agency is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana?
A. Drug Controller General of India
B. Pharma & Medical Bureau of India
C. Central Bureau of Health Intelligence
D. National Health Mission
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Answer: B) Pharma & Medical Bureau of India
212. What is the name of India’s 4th Nuclear-powered Ballistic Missile Submarine?
A. INS Arighaat
B. INS Aridhaman
C. S4*
D. INS Karanj
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Answer: C) S4*
213. How many member states are part of the IAEA?
A. 150
B. 160
C. 178
D. 200
Show Answer
Answer: C) 178
214. What is the headquarters location of the IAEA?
A. New York, USA
B. Geneva, Switzerland
C. Vienna, Austria
D. Paris, France
Show Answer
Answer: C) Vienna, Austria
215. Which organization released the 2024 Economic Freedom of the World Report?
A. World Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. Fraser Institute
D. United Nations
Show Answer
Answer: C) Fraser Institute
216. Which countries were ranked as the top three regions with the highest levels of economic freedom for the year 2022?
A. USA, Canada, Australia
B. Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland
C. Germany, Sweden, Norway
D. Japan, South Korea, New Zealand
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Answer: B) Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland
217. What is India’s rank in the 2024 Economic Freedom of the World Report?
A. 70th
B. 75th
C. 84th
D. 90th
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Answer: C) 84th
218. Which country holds the bottom rank in the report?
A. North Korea
B. Cuba
C. Venezuela
D. Sudan
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Answer: C) Venezuela
219. What is the primary aim of the Amazon Future Engineer Program’s 3rd Phase?
A. To provide financial aid to tribal students
B. To create computer awareness among tribal students
C. To enhance sports facilities in schools
D. To promote arts and crafts among students
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Answer: B) To create computer awareness among tribal students
220. Who launched the 3rd Phase of the Amazon Future Engineer Program?
A. Amazon India
B. National Education Society for Tribal Students
C. Ministry of Education
D. Tribal Affairs Ministry
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Answer: B) National Education Society for Tribal Students
221. Which state was awarded the title of Best State in the 5th National Water Awards?
A. Gujarat
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Maharashtra
Show Answer
Answer: C) Odisha
222. Which two entities were recognized as the Best Urban Local Body (ULB) in the awards?
A. Surat and Ahmedabad
B. Surat and Gujarat
C. Surat and Delhi
D. Surat and Mumbai
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Answer: B) Surat and Gujarat
223. Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the National Water Awards?
A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B. Ministry of Water Resources
C. Ministry of Jal Shakti
D. Ministry of Rural Development
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Answer: C) Ministry of Jal Shakti
224. What does the RISE Mission stand for?
A. Return of Innovative Satellite Equipment
B. Remove Debris In-Orbit Servicing
C. Rapid In-Orbit Space Exploration
D. Resource Improvement in Space Environments
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Answer: B) Remove Debris In-Orbit Servicing
225. What is the primary aim of the RISE Mission?
A. To launch new satellites into space
B. To remove space debris
C. To extend satellite life through refueling and refurbishment
D. To establish a permanent human presence in space
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Answer: C) To extend satellite life through refueling and refurbishment
226. What is the projected global growth rate for 2024 and 2025 according to the World Economic Outlook Report?
A. 3.0%
B. 3.2%
C. 3.5%
D. 3.8%
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Answer: B) 3.2%
227. Which organization publishes the World Economic Outlook Report?
A. World Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. United Nations
D. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Show Answer
Answer: B) International Monetary Fund
228. Where will the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games be held?
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. Scotland
D. New Zealand
Show Answer
Answer: C) Scotland
229. Where is Bihar’s first dry port located?
A. Gaya
B. Bhagalpur
C. Bihta
D. Muzaffarpur
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Answer: C) Bihta
230. Where is the Sudasari Great Indian Bustard Breeding Centre located?
A. Jaipur
B. Jaisalmer
C. Udaipur
D. Kota
Show Answer
Answer: B) Jaisalmer
231. What significant milestone has India achieved regarding the Great Indian Bustard?
A. First country to breed them in the wild
B. First country to successfully breed them using artificial insemination
C. First country to declare them extinct
D. First country to create a national park for them
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Answer: B) First country to successfully breed them using artificial insemination
232. Where is Cyclone Dana expected to make landfall?
A. West Bengal
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu
Show Answer
Answer: C) Odisha
233. Who named Cyclone Dana?
A. India
B. Qatar
C. Bangladesh
D. Maldives
Show Answer
Answer: B) Qatar
234. What does LISA stand for?
A. Laser Interferometer Space Array
B. Laser Interferometer Space Antenna
C. Laser Imaging Space Agency
D. Light Interferometer Space Application
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Answer: B) Laser Interferometer Space Antenna
235. What is the primary objective of the LISA Mission?
A. To explore Mars
B. To detect and study gravitational waves
C. To map the surface of the Moon
D. To monitor climate change from space
Show Answer
Answer: B) To detect and study gravitational waves
236. When is International Snow Leopard Day observed?
A. October 15
B. October 23
C. November 1
D. December 5
Show Answer
Answer: B) October 23
237. What is the theme for International Snow Leopard Day in 2024?
A. Protecting Snow Leopards from Poaching
B. Collaborating for Conservation
C. Safeguarding Snow Leopard Habitats for Future Generations
D. Raising Awareness about Snow Leopards
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Answer: C) Safeguarding Snow Leopard Habitats for Future Generations
238. What is the primary goal of the PM YASASVI scheme?
A. To provide loans to young entrepreneurs
B. To promote educational scholarships for young achievers
C. To enhance sports facilities in schools
D. To support rural development projects
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Answer: B) To promote educational scholarships for young achievers
239. What are the names of the two medieval cities discovered?
A. Samarkand and Bukhara
B. Tugunbulak and Tashbulak
C. Khiva and Tashkent
D. Bukhara and Shahrisabz
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Answer: B) Tugunbulak and Tashbulak
240. In which country were the medieval cities Tugunbulak and Tashbulak discovered?
A. Kazakhstan
B. Uzbekistan
C. Tajikistan
D. Kyrgyzstan
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Answer: B) Uzbekistan
241. When is World Polio Day observed each year?
A. October 10
B. October 24
C. November 20
D. December 1
Show Answer
Answer: B) October 24
242. Who established World Polio Day?
A. World Health Organization
B. UNICEF
C. Rotary International
D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Answer: C) Rotary International
243. What is the theme for World Polio Day in 2024?
A. Polio: A Global Challenge
B. A Global Mission to Reach Every Child
C. Together Against Polio
D. Vaccination for All
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Answer: B) A Global Mission to Reach Every Child
244. What is the slogan for World Polio Day in 2024?
A. Let’s End Polio
B. Let’s #EndPolio
C. Stop Polio Now
D. Vaccinate for a Better Future
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Answer: B) Let’s #EndPolio
245. Where will the 31st SIMBEX be held?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Kolkata
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Answer: C) Visakhapatnam
246. What was the original name of the exercise that eventually became SIMBEX?
A. Exercise Bold Kurukshetra
B. Exercise Agni Warrior
C. Exercise Lion King
D. Exercise Maritime Shield
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Answer: C) Exercise Lion King
247. Which organization publishes the Environmental Ship Index?
A. International Maritime Organization (IMO)
B. International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
C. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D. World Maritime Organization (WMO)
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Answer: B) International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
248. What organization released the Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index 2024?
A. World Bank
B. Oxfam and Development Finance International
C. United Nations Development Programme
D. International Monetary Fund
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Answer: B) Oxfam and Development Finance International
249. How often is the Livestock Census conducted in India?
A. Every year
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Every 10 years
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Answer: C) Every 5 years
250. In which year was the last Livestock Census conducted prior to the 21st?
A. 2014
B. 2017
C. 2019
D. 2021
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Answer: C) 2019
251. When is the 21st Livestock Census scheduled to be conducted?
A. October 2024 – February 2025
B. October 2023 – February 2024
C. October 2025 – February 2026
D. October 2022 – February 2023
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Answer: A) October 2024 – February 2025
252. What is the primary purpose of the Livestock Census?
A. To increase livestock exports
B. To update data on livestock population
C. To promote animal rights
D. To regulate livestock pricing
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Answer: B) To update data on livestock population
253. Which country became the first to stop electricity production from coal?
A. United States
B. Germany
C. United Kingdom
D. France
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Answer: C) United Kingdom
254. What is the act of registering a domain name to profit from a trademark called?
A. Domain Hijacking
B. Cybersquatting
C. Domain Parking
D. Trademark Infringement
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Answer: B) Cybersquatting
255. Which archipelago does Triton Island belong to?
A. Spratly Islands
B. Andaman Islands
C. Paracel Islands
D. Nicobar Islands
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Answer: C) Paracel Islands
256. Paracel Islands are primarily claimed by which of the following countries?
A. China, Vietnam, and Taiwan
B. Indonesia and Malaysia
C. Japan and South Korea
D. India and Sri Lanka
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Answer: A) China, Vietnam, and Taiwan
257. Triton Island is located in which body of water?
A. Indian Ocean
B. South China Sea
C. Arabian Sea
D. Red Sea
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Answer: B) South China Sea
258. What is the name of the Center for Generative AI established at IIT Jodhpur?
A. AI Innovators Hub
B. Shrijan
C. IndiaAI Center
D. Meta AI Lab
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Answer: B) Shrijan
259. Where is Sohrai painting primarily found?
A. Rajasthan
B. Jharkhand
C. Kerala
D. Punjab
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Answer: B) Jharkhand
260. Which country became the first to allow heritable human genome editing?
A. United States
B. China
C. South Africa
D. United Kingdom
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Answer: C) South Africa
261. What organization released the Greenhouse Gas Bulletin?
A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
B. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
C. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
D. World Health Organization (WHO)
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Answer: B) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
262. Which greenhouse gases are compared in the Greenhouse Gas Bulletin?
A. Oxygen (O2), Hydrogen (H2), Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
B. Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
C. Ozone (O3), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
D. Ammonia (NH3), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Methane (CH4)
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Answer: B) Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
263. Which organization publishes the Rule of Law Index?
A. United Nations
B. World Justice Project
C. Amnesty International
D. Human Rights Watch
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Answer: B) World Justice Project
264. Which country holds the top rank in the Rule of Law Index?
A. Sweden
B. Denmark
C. Finland
D. Germany
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Answer: B) Denmark
265. What is India’s rank in the Rule of Law Index out of 142 countries?
A. 85
B. 98
C. 102
D. 120
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Answer: B) 98
266. What is the Coral Triangle often referred to as?
A. Ocean of Wonders
B. Amazon of the Seas
C. Marine Paradise
D. Underwater Wonderland
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Answer: B) Amazon of the Seas
267. Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Coral Triangle?
A. Indonesia
B. Singapore
C. Thailand
D. Philippines
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Answer: C) Thailand
268. What is the main aim of Mission Amrit Sarovar?
A. To build new roads
B. To construct or rejuvenate at least 75 Amrit Sarovars in every district
C. To promote renewable energy
D. To develop urban infrastructure
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Answer: B) To construct or rejuvenate at least 75 Amrit Sarovars in every district
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