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The Current Affairs Quiz of 8 to 14 June features multiple-choice questions covering important topics from that week. Whether you’re preparing for exams or just want to stay informed, this quiz provides a quick and effective way to review the major happenings from the start of the month.
2nd Week of June 2024: Current Affairs Quiz
1. Where did India participate in the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event in 2024?
A. New York, USA
B. Geneva, Switzerland
C. Paris, France
D. Tokyo, Japan
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Answer: B) Geneva, Switzerland
2. WSIS took place in two phases in which years and cities?
A. Geneva (2001) and Tunis (2003)
B. Geneva (2003) and Tunis (2005)
C. Tunis (2003) and Geneva (2005)
D. Geneva (2005) and Tunis (2007)
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Answer: B) Geneva (2003) and Tunis (2005)
3. Which international organizations co-organized the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event?
A. ITU and UNESCO
B. UNESCO and UNDP
C. ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, UNCTAD
D. ITU and UNDP
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Answer: C) ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, UNCTAD
4. What was the aim of the WSIS+20 Forum?
A. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ITU
B. To discuss the challenges of climate change
C. To create a multi-stakeholder platform to address issues raised by Information and Communication
Technologies
D. To promote international trade agreements
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Answer: C) To create a multi-stakeholder platform to address issues raised by Information and Communication Technologies
5. Who co-hosted the WSIS+20 Forum with the Swiss Confederation?
A. UNDP
B. UNESCO
C. ITU
D. UNCTAD
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Answer: C) ITU
6. When was the International Air Transport Association (IATA) established?
A. 1920
B. 1945
C. 1957
D. 1965
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Answer: B) 1945
7. Where was the International Air Transport Association (IATA) established?
A. New York, USA
B. Geneva, Switzerland
C. Havana, Cuba
D. London, UK
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Answer: C) Havana, Cuba
8. What is the primary aim of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)?
A. To represent and serve airport authorities worldwide
B. To advocate for the interests of airlines on the world stage
C. To promote international tourism
D. To provide training for air traffic controllers
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Answer: B) To advocate for the interests of airlines on the world stage
9. Where is the headquarters of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) located?
A. New York (USA)
B. Geneva (Switzerland)
C. Montreal (Canada)
D. London (UK)
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Answer: C) Montreal (Canada)
10. What does PraVaHa stand for?
A. Parallel RANS Solver for Aerospace Vehicle Aero-Thermo-Dynamic Analysis
B. Precision Rocket Analysis and Validation Hub Application
C. Propulsion Velocity and Heat Assessment
D. Planetary Vehicle Analysis and Handling
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Answer: A) Parallel RANS Solver for Aerospace Vehicle Aero-Thermo-Dynamic Analysis
11. Where was PraVaHa developed?
A. NASA
B. European Space Agency
C. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
D. SpaceX
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Answer: C) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
12. What was the recorded temperature at Mungeshpur Weather Station?
A. 50.9°C
B. 52.9°C
C. 54.9°C
D. 56.9°C
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Answer: B) 52.9°C
13. Where was the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth?
A. Sahara Desert, Africa
B. Death Valley, California
C. Atacama Desert, Chile
D. Gobi Desert, Mongolia
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Answer: B) Death Valley, California
14. When was the highest temperature ever recorded in Death Valley, California?
A. 1900
B. 1913
C. 1950
D. 2000
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Answer: B) 1913
15. What was the recorded temperature in Death Valley, California, in 1913?
A. 54.7°C
B. 56.7°C
C. 58.7°C
D. 60.7°C
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Answer: B) 56.7°C
16. Who has been elected as the first female President of Mexico?
A. Claudia Sheinbaum
B. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
C. Enrique Peña Nieto
D. Vicente Fox
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Answer: A) Claudia Sheinbaum
17. In which constituency did the “None of the Above” (NOTA) option emerge as the runner-up in Madhya Pradesh?
A. Bhopal
B. Gwalior
C. Indore
D. Jabalpur
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Answer: C) Indore
18. In 2023-24, which country emerged as India’s third-largest export destination?
A. Germany
B. Netherlands
C. China
D. Japan
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Answer: B) Netherlands
19. What is the Minuteman III classified as?
A. Short-range ballistic missile
B. Medium-range ballistic missile
C. Inter-Continental ballistic missile
D. Cruise missile
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Answer: C) Inter-Continental ballistic missile
20. Which company designed and manufactured the Minuteman III?
A. Lockheed Martin
B. Northrop Grumman
C. Boeing Corporation
D. Raytheon
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Answer: C) Boeing Corporation
21. India is considering sourcing Cheetahs from which country under Phase-2 of the project?
A. South Africa
B. Namibia
C. Kenya
D. Tanzania
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Answer: C) Kenya
22. What is India’s rank in terms of vegetable and fruit production globally?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
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Answer: B) Second
23. When was the National Horticulture Board established?
A. 1965
B. 1974
C. 1984
D. 1990
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Answer: C) 1984
24. Where is the headquarters of the National Horticulture Board located?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Gurugram
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Answer: D) Gurugram
25. When is World Environment Day celebrated?
A. 1st June
B. 3rd June
C. 5th June
D. 7th June
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Answer: C) 5th June
26. What is the capacity of the Arun – 3 Hydro Electric Project?
A. 500 MW
B. 700 MW
C. 900 MW
D. 1100 MW
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Answer: C) 900 MW
27. Which company developed the Arun – 3 Hydro Electric Project?
A. Nepal Electricity Authority
B. SJVN Arun – III Power Development Company
C. Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam
D. Nepal Hydroelectric Company
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Answer: B) SJVN Arun – III Power Development Company
28. What is the operational period of the Arun – 3 Hydro Electric Project, excluding the construction period?
A. 20 years
B. 25 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years
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Answer: B) 25 years
29. In which Indian city did the “None of the Above” (NOTA) option create a new record in the Lok Sabha election results?
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Indore
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Answer: D) Indore
30. What was the case name in which the Supreme Court made the ruling regarding the NOTA option in EVMs?
A. Electoral Reforms Act vs Union of India
B. Voter Rights Protection vs Union of India
C. People’s Union of Civil Liberties vs Union of India
D. None of the above
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Answer: C) People’s Union of Civil Liberties vs Union of India
31. Which organization won the UN’s WSIS 2024 ‘Champion’ Award for Mobile-Enabled Disaster Resilience?
A. Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
B. International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
C. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
D. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
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Answer: A) Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
32. How many women were elected to the 18th Lok Sabha?
A. 74
B. 86
C. 92
D. 108
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Answer: A) 74
33. What percentage of representation do women account for in the 18th Lok Sabha?
A. 7.6%
B. 9.2%
C. 11.4%
D. 13.6%
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Answer: D) 13.6%
34. When is UNESCO’s ‘State of Ocean Report’ released annually?
A. World Environment Day (June 5)
B. World Oceans Day (June 8)
C. International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22)
D. Earth Day (April 22)
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Answer: B) World Oceans Day (June 8)
35. Who publishes the ‘State of Ocean Report’?
A. UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
B. International Maritime Organization (IMO)
C. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
D. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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Answer: A) UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
36. What is the duration of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development?
A. 2000–2010
B. 2010–2020
C. 2021–2030
D. 2030–2040
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Answer: C) 2021–2030
37. How many states in India have Special Category Status (SCS) as of the given list?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 13
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Answer: C) 11
38. Which of the following states does NOT have Special Category Status (SCS) according to the given list?
A. Assam
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Manipur
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Answer: C) Maharashtra
39. When was the WTO’s Appellate Body established?
A. 1980
B. 1990
C. 1995
D. 2000
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Answer: C) 1995
40. Where is the seat of the WTO’s Appellate Body located?
A. New York (USA)
B. Geneva (Switzerland)
C. Paris (France)
D. Brussels (Belgium)
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Answer: B) Geneva (Switzerland)
41. Which countries and regions are part of the Biopharmaceutical Alliance launched in response to drug supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A. India, China, Brazil, Australia
B. India, South Korea, US, Japan, European Union
C. India, UK, Russia, Canada, ASEAN
D. India, Germany, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Africa Union
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Answer: B) India, South Korea, US, Japan, European Union
42. When was the announcement about the Biopharmaceutical Alliance made?
A. United Nations General Assembly
B. G20 Summit
C. Bio International Convention 2024
D. World Health Assembly
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Answer: C) Bio International Convention 2024
43. Where was the inaugural meeting of the Biopharmaceutical Alliance held?
A. New York, USA
B. Geneva, Switzerland
C. Tokyo, Japan
D. San Diego, USA
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Answer: D) San Diego, USA
44. What was the main reason behind the formation of Biopharmaceutical Alliance?
A. To increase competition among pharmaceutical companies
B. To address drug supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic
C. To promote pharmaceutical exports between member countries
D. To establish joint research and development projects
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Answer: B) To address drug supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic
45. What event hosted the inaugural meeting of the Biopharmaceutical Alliance?
A. World Economic Forum
B. Bio International Convention
C. G7 Summit
D. ASEAN Summit
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Answer: B) Bio International Convention
46. What is the main objective of the ‘Air of the Anthropocene (AoA)’ project?
A. To promote air pollution
B. To document air pollution levels around the world through photography
C. To encourage deforestation
D. To study the effects of climate change on marine life
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Answer: B) To document air pollution levels around the world through photography
47. Which initiative did researchers and artists join as part of the ‘Air of the Anthropocene (AoA)’ project?
A. Paint with Light
B. Green Revolution
C. Clean Air Act
D. Save the Trees
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Answer: A) Paint with Light
48. According to World Wealth Report 2024, by what percentage did the number of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) in India increase in 2023 compared to 2022?
A. 5.6%
B. 8.9%
C. 12.2%
D. 15.5%
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Answer: C) 12.2%
49. What does the TRISHNA Mission stand for?
A. Thermal Imaging Satellite for High-Resolution Natural Assessment
B. Thermal Infrared Satellite for High-Resolution Natural Resource Assessment
C. Temperature and Rainfall Imaging Satellite for Hydrology and Natural Assessment
D. Thermal Infrared Spacecraft for High-Resolution Natural Analysis
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Answer: B) Thermal Infrared Satellite for High-Resolution Natural Resource Assessment
50. Who are the collaborators in the TRISHNA Mission?
A. ISRO and NASA
B. ISRO and CNES
C. ISRO and ESA
D. ISRO and Roscosmos
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Answer: B) ISRO and CNES
51. What is the alternative name for the Agnipath Scheme?
A. Operation Shield
B. Tour of Duty Scheme
C. Patriot Program
D. Soldier Deployment Initiative
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Answer: B) Tour of Duty Scheme
53. When was the Agnipath Scheme introduced?
A. 2018
B. 2020
C. 2022
D. 2024
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Answer: C) 2022
54. Under the Agnipath Scheme, what is the term of service for recruited soldiers?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 8 years
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Answer: B) 4 years
55. What percentage of recruits from a batch under the Agnipath Scheme are retained for regular service after the 4-year term?
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 75%
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Answer: B) 25%
56. What is the age limit for recruits under the Agnipath Scheme?
A. 16.5 – 20 years
B. 17.5 – 21 years
C. 18.5 – 22 years
D. 19.5 – 23 years
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Answer: B) 17.5 – 21 years
57. Who releases the QS World University Rankings?
A. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
B. Quacquarelli Symonds
C. Times Higher Education
D. Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
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Answer: B) Quacquarelli Symonds
58. Which institution topped the QS World University Rankings for the 13th consecutive year?
A. Imperial College London
B. Harvard University
C. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
D. University of Oxford
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Answer: C) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
59. How many countries, including Slovenia, have recognized a Palestinian state?
A. 134
B. 143
C. 145
D. 146
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Answer: D) 146
60. As of March 2024, how many tonnes of gold did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hold?
A. 550.30 tonnes
B. 678.50 tonnes
C. 822.10 tonnes
D. 956.80 tonnes
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Answer: C) 822.10 tonnes
61. Which Indian state has the largest resources of gold ore?
A. Bihar
B. Rajasthan
C. Karnataka
D. West Bengal
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Answer: A) Bihar
62. What was the total bilateral trade between India and Qatar in 2022-23?
A. US$ 18.77 billion
B. US$ 20.76 billion
C. US$ 24.76 billion
D. US$ 16.8 billion
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Answer: A) US$ 18.77 billion
63. Which of the following countries is NOT among the top three largest export destinations for Qatar?
A. China
B. Japan
C. India
D. United States
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Answer: D) United States
64. When was the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) launched?
A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2023
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Answer: C) 2022
65. How many members are part of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16
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Answer: C) 14
66. What is the aim of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)?
A. To advance military cooperation among member economies
B. To promote cultural exchange and tourism
C. To advance resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness, economic growth, fairness, and
competitiveness for member economies
D. To establish a regional currency for trade transactions
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Answer: C) To advance resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness, economic growth, fairness, and competitiveness for member economies
67. Which of the following is NOT one of the principal organs of the United Nations?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B. United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
C. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
D. Trusteeship Council
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Answer: A) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
68. How many members are there in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
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Answer: C) 15
69. When was the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) established?
A. 1960
B. 1970
C. 1980
D. 1990
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Answer: B) 1970
70. Which ministry does the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) report to?
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Ministry of Textiles
C. Ministry of Commerce
D. Ministry of Industry
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Answer: B) Ministry of Textiles
71. Where is the headquarters of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) located?
A) New Delhi
B) Kolkata
C) Chennai
D) Navi Mumbai
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Answer: D) Navi Mumbai
72. What is the purpose of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI)?
A. Promoting agricultural research
B. Ensuring fair prices for cotton farmers
C. Regulating textile exports
D. Managing textile manufacturing units
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Answer: B) Ensuring fair prices for cotton farmers
73. In which city was the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance signed?
A. Geneva
B. Ramsar
C. Tehran
D. Kyoto
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Answer: B) Ramsar
74. When did the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance come into force?
A. 1965
B. 1971
C. 1975
D. 1980
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Answer: C) 1975
75. How many states are members of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance?
A. 150
B. 172
C. 190
D. 210
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Answer: B) 172
76. When did India become a signatory to the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance?
A. January 1, 1980
B. February 1, 1982
C. March 1, 1984
D. April 1, 1986
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Answer: B) February 1, 1982
77. What percentage of India’s land is comprised of wetlands?
A. 2.15%
B. 3.79%
C. 4.63%
D. 5.81%
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Answer: C) 4.63%
78. Which state in India has the maximum number of Ramsar sites?
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Kerala
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Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
79. What is India’s rank in Asia in terms of the number of designated sites?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
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Answer: C) 3rd
80. Which country is hosting 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29)?
A. Azerbaijan
B. Brazil
C. France
D. India
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Answer: A) Azerbaijan
81. When and where did the first-ever United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) take place?
A. 1992, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
B. 1995, Berlin (Germany)
C. 2000, Kyoto (Japan)
D. 2005, Copenhagen (Denmark)
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Answer: D) Navi Mumbai
82. Where was the first human infection with Avian Influenza A(H5N2) Virus found?
A. United States
B. Mexico
C. China
D. Brazil
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Answer: B) Mexico
83. Which port in Bangladesh is India looking to operate?
A. Chittagong Port
B. Mongla Port
C. Cox’s Bazar Port
D. Payra Port
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Answer: B) Mongla Port
84. When was the Chemical Weapons Convention adopted?
A. 03 September 1997
B. 29 April 1997
C. 03 September 1992
D. 29 April 1992
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Answer: C) 03 September 1992
85. What is the altitude of the International Space Station (ISS) above the Earth?
A. 200 km
B. 600 km
C. 400 km
D. 800 km
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Answer: C) 400 km above the Earth
86. Which country was not involved in the development of the International Space Station (ISS)?
A. Japan
B. China
C. Russia
D. Canada
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Answer: B) China
87. In which case was the introduction of NOTA (None of the Above) in the electoral process directed by the Supreme Court of India?
A. PUCL vs. State of Maharashtra Case
B. PUCL vs. Union of India Case
C. PUCL vs. State of Tamil Nadu Case
D. PUCL vs. Union of Pakistan Case
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Answer: B) PUCL vs. Union of India Case
88. In the context of wilful defaulters in India, what is the minimum loan amount for a borrower to be labeled as a wilful defaulter?
A. Rs 10 lakh and above
B. Rs 50 lakh and above
C. Rs 25 lakh and above
D. Rs 1 crore and above
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Answer: C) Rs 25 lakh and above
89. Which ministry oversees the functioning of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Law and Justice
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Answer: C) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
90. Where is the headquarters of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) located?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. New Delhi
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Answer: D) New Delhi
91. What does the term “Repo Rate” refer to in the context of central banking?
A. Rate at which commercial banks lend money to the central bank
B. Rate at which commercial banks lend money to each other
C. Rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks
D. Rate at which the central government borrows money from the central bank
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Answer: C) Rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks
92. When was the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) created?
A. 2008
B. 2010
C. 2014
D. 2016
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Answer: D) 2016
93. When was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established?
A. April 1, 1925
B. April 1, 1930
C. April 1, 1934
D. April 1, 1935
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Answer: D) April 1, 1935
94. Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A. Raghuram Rajan
B. Urjit Patel
C. Shaktikanta Das
D. R. Gandhi
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Answer: C) Shaktikanta Das
95. What is the current Repo Rate set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A. 5.5%
B. 6.0%
C. 6.5%
D. 7.0%
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Answer: C) 6.5%
96. Which of the following rates indicates the rate at which banks can park their excess funds with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A. Repo Rate
B. Standing Deposit Facility
C. Marginal Standing Facility Rate
D. Cash Reserve Ratio
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Answer: B) Standing Deposit Facility
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