Find the August 2024 Current Affairs Quiz with answers. Test your knowledge of the important events and developments that took place throughout the month.
This Current Affairs Quiz of August 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 August 2024’s significant happenings.
August 2024 Current Affairs Quiz
1. What is the target set by India for coal gasification under the National Coal Gasification Mission by 2030?
A. 50 Million Tonnes
B. 75 Million Tonnes
C. 100 Million Tonnes
D. 150 Million Tonnes
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Answer: C) 100 Million Tonnes
2. In which year was the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) established?
A. 1980
B. 1982
C. 1986
D. 1990
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Answer: C) 1986
3. Where is the headquarters of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) located?
A. Manila, Philippines
B. New Delhi, India
C. Bangkok, Thailand
D. Jakarta, Indonesia
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Answer: C) Bangkok, Thailand
4. Which country held the chair of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) before India for the term 2024-25?
A. Japan
B. South Korea
C. People’s Republic of China
D. Thailand
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Answer: C) People’s Republic of China
5. Where is the 33rd Edition of the Olympics being held?
A. Tokyo, Japan
B. London, United Kingdom
C. Paris, France
D. Los Angeles, USA
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Answer: C) Paris, France
6. How many different sports will be featured in the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A. 28
B. 30
C. 32
D. 34
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Answer: C) 32
7. Which of the following sports have been added to the Olympics for the Paris 2024 Games?
A. Baseball, Softball, and Cricket
B. Breaking (Breakdancing), Surfing, Skateboarding, and Sport Climbing
C. Rugby, Golf, and Taekwondo
D. Ice Hockey, Curling, and Biathlon
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Answer: B) Breaking (Breakdancing), Surfing, Skateboarding, and Sport Climbing
8. When and where were the first-ever modern Olympics held?
A. 1892, Paris, France
B. 1896, Athens, Greece
C. 1900, Paris, France
D. 1904, St. Louis, USA
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Answer: B) 1896, Athens, Greece
9. What does the Olympic symbol of five rings represent?
A. The number of continents involved in the Olympics
B. The five sports featured in the first Olympics
C. The five main Olympic venues
D. The five original participating countries
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Answer: A) The number of continents involved in the Olympics
10. What is the Olympic Motto and its translation?
A. “Inspire the World” – “Citius-Altius-Fortius”
B. “Unity in Diversity” – “Faster-Higher-Stronger”
C. “Faster-Higher-Stronger” – “Citius-Altius-Fortius”
D. “Peace through Sport” – “Faster-Higher-Stronger”
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Answer: C) “Faster-Higher-Stronger” – “Citius-Altius-Fortius”
11. Which Australian site was banned from uranium mining due to environmental and Indigenous concerns?
A. Ranger
B. Olympic Dam
C. Jabiluka
D. Mount Isa
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Answer: C) Jabiluka
12. What does PMGDISHA stand for?
A. Pradhan Mantri Gram Digital Skills and Awareness
B. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
C. Pradhan Mantri Gram Digital Services
D. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Solutions
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Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
13. In which year was PMGDISHA launched?
A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018
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Answer: C) 2017
14. Where was the Oropouche Virus first detected?
A. Brazil
B. Trinidad and Tobago
C. Venezuela
D. Colombia
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Answer: B) Trinidad and Tobago
15. Which country recently reported the world’s first death due to the Oropouche Virus?
A. Trinidad and Tobago
B. Brazil
C. Argentina
D. Guyana
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Answer: B) Brazil
16. On which date is World Hepatitis Day observed?
A. June 14
B. July 28
C. August 1
D. September 24
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Answer: B) July 28
17. Why was July 28 chosen as the date for World Hepatitis Day?
A. It marks the discovery of Hepatitis A Virus
B. It is the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg
C. It is the anniversary of the Hepatitis C vaccine development
D. It celebrates the eradication of Hepatitis D
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Answer: B) It is the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg
18. Which Nobel-prize winning scientist discovered Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for it?
A. Albert Calmette
B. Jonas Salk
C. Dr. Baruch Blumberg
D. Paul Ehrlich
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Answer: C) Dr. Baruch Blumberg
19. What is the theme for World Hepatitis Day 2024?
A. “Eliminate Hepatitis”
B. “Hepatitis Free Future”
C. “It’s Time for Action”
D. “Fight Hepatitis Together”
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Answer: C) “It’s Time for Action”
20. How many main strains of Hepatitis are there?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
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Answer: C) 5
21. In which year was the Mettur Dam built?
A. 1924
B. 1934
C. 1944
D. 1954
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Answer: B) 1934
22. On which river is the Mettur Dam built?
A. Godavari
B. Ganges
C. Cauvery
D. Yamuna
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Answer: C) Cauvery
23. Where is the Mettur Dam located?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Telengana
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Answer: A) Tamil Nadu
24. In which event did Manu Bhaker win a Bronze Medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A. Women’s 25m Pistol
B. Women’s 10m Air Rifle
C. Women’s 10m Air Pistol
D. Women’s 50m Rifle
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Answer: C) Women’s 10m Air Pistol
25. Manu Bhaker’s Bronze Medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics was in which sport?
A. Archery
B. Shooting
C. Wrestling
D. Swimming
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Answer: B) Shooting
26. In which country is the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf region located, recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage List?
A. South Korea
B. Japan
C. China
D. Russia
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Answer: C) China
27. Who is the current President of Venezuela?
A. Hugo Chávez
B. Juan Guaidó
C. Nicolás Maduro
D. Leopoldo López
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Answer: C) Nicolás Maduro
28. What is the capital of Venezuela?
A. Bogotá
B. Buenos Aires
C. Caracas
D. Lima
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Answer: C) Caracas
29. Where will the world’s first Thorium Molten Salt Nuclear Power Station be launched?
A. Sahara Desert
B. Gobi Desert
C. Atacama Desert
D. Kalahari Desert
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Answer: B) Gobi Desert
30. Which country is developing the world’s first Thorium Molten Salt Nuclear Power Station?
A. United States
B. Russia
C. China
D. India
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Answer: C) China
31. What is the primary objective of the Ideas4LiFE Portal launched by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change?
A. To provide scholarships for environmental studies
B. To encourage innovative ideas for environmental-friendly lifestyles
C. To regulate environmental laws
D. To promote international environmental treaties
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Answer: B) To encourage innovative ideas for environmental-friendly lifestyles
32. What does the acronym JUICE stand for in the context of the European Space Agency’s mission?
A. Jupiter Universal Imaging and Communication Explorer
B. Jupiter Unique Investigation of Cometary Events
C. Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer
D. Jupiter Interstellar Observation and Communication Experiment
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Answer: C) Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer
33. Which space agency is responsible for the JUICE mission?
A. NASA
B. Roscosmos
C. European Space Agency (ESA)
D. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
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Answer: C) European Space Agency (ESA)
34. What is the primary objective of the JUICE mission?
A. To explore the rings of Saturn
B. To study Mars’ atmosphere
C. To investigate Jupiter and its major moons
D. To map the surface of Venus
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Answer: C) To investigate Jupiter and its major moons
35. What is unique about the Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum?
A. It is the first museum to use virtual reality
B. It is India’s first sunken museum
C. It is the largest museum in India
D. It is a floating museum
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Answer: B) It is India’s first sunken museum
36. Which city became the second ever to host the Summer Olympics three times, following London?
A. Paris
B. New York
C. Tokyo
D. Athens
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Answer: A) Paris
37. Which city was the first to host the Summer Olympics three times?
A. Paris
B. New York
C. London
D. Athens
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Answer: C) London
38. What is the official mascot of the Paris
A. Freedom
B. Friz
C. Phrygia
D. Liberty
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Answer: B) Friz
39. What is the motto of the Paris 2024 Olympic mascot Friz?
A. Together We Shine
B. Run Fast, Go Far
C. Alone We Run Fast, But Together We Go Farther
D. Unity and Strength
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Answer: C) “Alone We Run Fast, But Together We Go Farther”
40. Where did the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics begin?
A. Eiffel Tower
B. Champs-Élysées
C. Seine River
D. Louvre Museum
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Answer: C) Seine River
41. Which two Indian athletes were chosen as flag bearers for the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A. Neeraj Chopra and Mary Kom
B. PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal
C. Virat Kohli and Sunil Chhetri
D. Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia
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Answer: B) PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal
42. What is the official name of the Breakdance event being introduced at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A. B-Boying
B. Street Dance
C. Hip-Hop
D. Urban Dance
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Answer: A) B-Boying
43. When was the International Olympic Committee (IOC) established?
A. 1892
B. 1894
C. 1900
D. 1904
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Answer: B) 1894
44. Who is the current President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
A. Pierre de Coubertin
B. Demetrios Vikelas
C. Thomas Bach
D. Christophe De Kepper
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Answer: C) Thomas Bach
45. Where did the first international Olympic event take place?
A. Paris, France
B. London, United Kingdom
C. Athens, Greece
D. Rome, Italy
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Answer: C) Athens, Greece
46. Where did the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) conclude?
A. Paris, France
B. Tokyo, Japan
C. New Delhi, India
D. Beijing, China
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Answer: C) New Delhi, India
47. Which organization released the report “The State of the World’s Mangroves, 2024”?
A. Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA)
B. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
D. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
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Answer: A) Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA)
48. World Mangrove Day is observed on which date?
A. 24 July
B. 25 July
C. 26 July
D. 27 July
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Answer: C) 26 July
49. Which organization prepared the “Landslide Atlas of India”?
A. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
B. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of ISRO
C. Geological Survey of India (GSI)
D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Answer: B) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of ISRO
50. Which state reported the highest number of landslides from 1998 to 2022 according to the “Landslide Atlas of India”?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Mizoram
C. Kerala
D. Jammu and Kashmir
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Answer: B) Mizoram
51. Which states have the highest number of districts with maximum landslide exposure?
A. Mizoram and Tripura
B. Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala
C. Himachal Pradesh and Assam
D. Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland
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Answer: B) Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala
52. Which of the following states is NOT covered by the Western Ghats?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala
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Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh
53. In which year did UNESCO accord World Heritage Status to the Western Ghats?
A. 2000
B. 2005
C. 2010
D. 2012
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Answer: D) 2012
54. How many states in India are covered by the Western Ghats?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
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Answer: B) 6
55. Where is the headquarters of the Geological Survey of India located?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata
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Answer: D) Kolkata
56. Which country displaced the UAE to become India’s 2nd largest supplier of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in 2023?
A. Qatar
B. Saudi Arabia
C. USA
D. Russia
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Answer: C) USA
57. Where is the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary located?
A. Meghalaya
B. Assam
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Nagaland
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Answer: B) Assam
58. What is the name of the 1st international air exercise that India will host?
A. Exercise Shakti
B. Exercise Tarang Shakti
C. Exercise Vayu Shakti
D. Exercise Prakhar
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Answer: B) Exercise Tarang Shakti
59. Where will Exercise Tarang Shakti be held in India?
A. New Delhi and Mumbai
B. Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan
C. Karnataka and Kerala
D. Punjab and Haryana
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Answer: B) Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan
60. How many countries are participating in Exercise Tarang Shakti?
A. 30
B. 40
C. 51
D. 60
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Answer: C) 51
61. What is the total allocation for the Nirbhaya Fund for FY 2023-24?
A. ₹5,000 crore
B. ₹6,500 crore
C. ₹7,212 crore
D. ₹8,000 crore
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Answer: C) ₹7,212 crore
62. Which ministry is the nodal agency for the Nirbhaya Fund?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Answer: C) Ministry of Women and Child Development
63. What generation is the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft classified as?
A. 3rd Generation
B. 4th Generation
C. 4.5 Generation
D. 5th Generation
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Answer: C) 4.5 Generation
64. Who designed the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
D. European Space Agency (ESA)
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Answer: B) Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Aeronautical Development Agency
(ADA)
65. Which organization manufactures the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
C. Mahindra Aerospace
D. Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
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Answer: A) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
66. In which country is the title “Allergy Capital of the World” commonly attributed?
A. United States
B. Germany
C. Australia
D. Japan
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Answer: c) Australia
67. According to the World Trade Statistical Review (WTSR) 2023, which position did India hold in global agriculture exports in 2023?
A. 6th
B. 7th
C. 8th
D. 9th
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Answer: c) 8th
68. In the World Trade Statistical Review (WTSR) 2023, which position did India hold in merchandise exports?
A. 16th
B. 17th
C. 18th
D. 19th
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Answer: c) 18th
69. Which country was ranked 1st in merchandise exports in the World Trade Statistical Review (WTSR) 2022?
A. United States
B. China
C. Germany
D. Japan
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Answer: b) China
70. According to the WTSR 2023, India was ranked 7th in which type of exports?
A. Agriculture Exports
B. Merchandise Exports
C. Services Exports
D. Industrial Exports
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Answer: c) Services Exports
71. As per the WTSR 2023, which countries were the top three merchandise exporters in 2022?
A. USA, Germany, and Japan
B. China, USA, and Germany
C. China, USA, and Japan
D. USA, Germany, and South Korea
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Answer: b) China, USA, and Germany
72. What class of submarine is INS Shalki?
A. Scorpène-class
B. Kalvari-class
C. Shishumar-class
D. Arihant-class
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Answer: c) Shishumar-class
73. Which company was responsible for constructing INS Shalki?
A. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
C. Mazgaon Dock Limited
D. Cochin Shipyard Limited
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Answer: c) Mazgaon Dock Limited
74. Which organization published the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 Report?
A. United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
B. World Economic Forum (WEF)
C. International Air Transport Association (IATA)
D. World Bank
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Answer: b) World Economic Forum (WEF)
75. What is India’s rank according to the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 Report?
A. 36th
B. 39th
C. 42nd
D. 45th
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Answer: b) 39th
76. Which two countries were involved in the Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX)?
A. India and China
B. Russia and Japan
C. India and Russia
D. India and the United States
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Correct Answer: C) India and Russia
77. Which rank does India hold in terms of fish and aquaculture production globally?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
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Correct Answer: C) 3rd
78. Who has been selected as the Prime Mission Pilot for the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS?
A. Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
B. Shubhanshu Shukla
C. Sunita Williams
D. Rakesh Sharma
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Correct Answer: B) Shubhanshu Shukla
79. For the Axiom-4 mission, who is the designated Backup Mission Pilot?
A. Shubhanshu Shukla
B. Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
C. Kalpana Chawla
D. Rajiv Kumar
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Correct Answer: B) Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
80. Which country is the largest producer of aluminium in the world?
A. India
B. Australia
C. China
D. Russia
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Correct Answer: C) China
81. India ranks as which largest producer of iron ore globally?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
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Correct Answer: D) 4th
82. Which state in India is the largest producer of aluminium ore and iron ore?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Odisha
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C) Odisha
83. Rajasthan is known for having the highest share of production in which mineral in India?
A. Aluminium
B. Iron Ore
C. Limestone
D. Copper
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Correct Answer: C) Limestone
84. Which country is the largest producer of iron ore globally?
A. India
B. Brazil
C. Australia
D. China
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Correct Answer: C) Australia
85. What is India’s global ranking in limestone production?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
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Correct Answer: C) 3rd
86. Which Indian organizations have been cleared to produce the Astra Missile?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Indian Army and Indian Navy
D. National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) and Indian Air Force (IAF)
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Correct Answer: B) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics
Limited (BDL)
87. When was AstroSat launched?
A. 2010
B. 2012
C. 2015
D. 2018
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Correct Answer: C) 2015
88. What is AstroSat known for being?
A. India’s first lunar mission
B. India’s first space station
C. India’s first dedicated space observatory
D. India’s first Mars mission
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Correct Answer: C) India’s first dedicated space observatory
89. What is the primary objective of AstroSat?
A. To study the surface of Mars
B. To monitor climate change on Earth
C. To study celestial sources in X-ray, optical, and UV spectral bands simultaneously
D. To communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations
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Correct Answer: C) To study celestial sources in X-ray, optical, and UV spectral bands simultaneously
90. Yamini Krishnamurthy was renowned for her contributions in which classical dance form?
A. Kathak
B. Odissi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Kuchipudi
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Correct Answer: C) Bharatanatyam
91. Which country is the largest producer of pulses in the world?
A. Brazil
B. China
C. India
D. USA
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Correct Answer: C) India
92. Which of the following states is the largest producer of pulses in India?
A. Rajasthan
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh
93. What does AMRUT stand for?
A. Atal Mission for Urban Renewal and Transformation
B. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
C. Atal Mission for Regional Urban Development
D. Atal Mission for Rural and Urban Transformation
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Correct Answer: B) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
94. In which year was the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) launched?
A. 2012
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2016
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Correct Answer: C) 2015
95. What is the total estimated outlay for the AMRUT scheme?
A. Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore
B. Rs 2.50 Lakh Crore
C. Rs 2.99 Lakh Crore
D. Rs 3.5 Lakh Crore
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Correct Answer: C) Rs 2.99 Lakh Crore
96. What is the primary focus of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)?
A. Reducing Carbon Emissions
B. Enhancing Digital Technology
C. Tackling Human Suffering Caused by Malnutrition
D. Promoting Space Exploration
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Correct Answer: C) Tackling Human Suffering Caused by Malnutrition
97. In which year was the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) launched?
A. 1999
B. 2002
C. 2005
D. 2010
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Correct Answer: B) 2002
98. Where is the headquarters of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) located?
A. New York, USA
B. London, UK
C. Geneva, Switzerland
D. Paris, France
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Correct Answer: C) Geneva, Switzerland
99. Which organization is responsible for organizing the “VIRAASAT” exhibition?
A. Ministry of Culture
B. National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd.
C. Indian Council for Cultural Relations
D. Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms
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Correct Answer: B) National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd.
100. Who is the current Minister of Textiles mentioned in the context of the “VIRAASAT” exhibition?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Smriti Irani
C. Giriraj Singh
D. Piyush Goyal
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Correct Answer: C) Giriraj Singh
101. When was the first National Handloom Day celebrated?
A. 7th August 2010
B. 7th August 2015
C. 15th August 2015
D. 7th August 2020
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Correct Answer: B) 7th August 2015
102. What historical event coincides with the date of National Handloom Day?
A. Launch of the Indian Independence Movement
B. Launch of the Swadeshi Movement
C. Establishment of the United Nations
D. Independence of India
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Correct Answer: B) Launch of the Swadeshi Movement
103. In which city was the 1st National Handloom Day held?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Bangalore
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Correct Answer: B) Chennai
104. Which company developed the C-130J Hercules?
A. Boeing
B. Airbus
C. Lockheed Martin
D. Northrop Grumman
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Correct Answer: C) Lockheed Martin
105. Which city has been recognized as a World Craft City (WCC) by the World Crafts Council in 2024?
A. Jaipur
B. Srinagar
C. Varanasi
D. Mumbai
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Correct Answer: B) Srinagar
106. Which country is the largest producer of copper in the world?
A. Peru
B. Australia
C. Chile
D. China
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Correct Answer: C) Chile
107. What percentage of global copper production does Chile account for?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 23%
D. 30%
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Correct Answer: C) 23%
108. Which initiative is aimed at promoting cotton in India?
A. Swadeshi Cotton Project
B. Kasturi Cotton Bharat
C. Indian Cotton Revival
D. Bharat Cotton Campaign
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Correct Answer: B) Kasturi Cotton Bharat
109. Who is responsible for implementing the Kasturi Cotton Bharat initiative?
A. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
B. Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)
C. Textile Research Association (TRA)
D. Indian Cotton Board
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Correct Answer: B) Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)
110. What is the main goal of the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework?
A. To increase international trade
B. To create a Developed India by recognizing and rewarding excellence in quality and innovation
C. To reduce government spending
D. To promote tourism
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Correct Answer: B) To create a Developed India by recognizing and rewarding excellence in quality and innovation
111. Under which pillars is the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework categorized?
A. Education, Health, Infrastructure, and Economy
B. Education, Health, Prosperity, and Governance
C. Health, Governance, Culture, and Technology
D. Education, Agriculture, Industry, and Environment
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Correct Answer: B) Education, Health, Prosperity, and Governance
112. Which pillar of the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework is not currently included in the present rankings?
A. Shiksha (Education)
B. Swasthya (Health)
C. Samriddhi (Prosperity)
D. Sushasan (Governance)
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Correct Answer: D) Sushasan (Governance)
113. In the Shiksha rankings, which state leads with the highest number of accreditations, assessments, and ratings?
A. Delhi
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
114. Which Union Territory ranks prominently in the Shiksha rankings of the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework?
A. Chandigarh
B. Lakshadweep
C. Delhi
D. Puducherry
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Correct Answer: C) Delhi
115. In which year was the Quality Council of India (QCI) established?
A. 1990
B. 1996
C. 2000
D. 2005
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Correct Answer: B) 1996
116. What is India’s installed renewable energy capacity projected to be by 2024?
A. 180 GW
B. 203.1 GW
C. 220 GW
D. 250 GW
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Correct Answer: B) 203.1 GW
117. What is India’s global ranking in renewable energy capacity as 2024?
A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 5th
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Correct Answer: C) 4th
118. What is the maximum percentage of foreign direct investment permitted in India’s renewable energy sector under the automatic route?
A. 49%
B. 51%
C. 75%
D. 100%
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Correct Answer: D) 100%
119. Which honor has been awarded to President Droupadi Murmu by Fiji?
A. Grand Cross of Fiji
B. Companion of the Order of Fiji
C. Medal of Fiji
D. Distinguished Service Award
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Correct Answer: B) Companion of the Order of Fiji
120. What is the proposed new name for the Waqf Act 1995 according to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024?
A. Waqf Accountability and Efficiency Act, 1995
B. United Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995
C. Comprehensive Waqf Reform Act, 1995
D. National Waqf Improvement Act, 1995
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Correct Answer: B) United Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995
121. Which act was enacted in 1913 to govern Waqfs in India?
A. Mussalman Wakf Act
B. Muslim Waqf Validating Act
C. Waqf Management Act
D. Waqf Administration Act
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Correct Answer: B) Muslim Waqf Validating Act
122. What act replaced the Muslim Waqf Validating Act in 1923?
A. Waqf Act, 1930
B. Muslim Waqf Act, 1923
C. Waqf Management Act, 1923
D. Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923
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Correct Answer: D) Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923
123. What is the role of a Mutawali in relation to Waqf properties?
A. Investor in Waqf properties
B. Supervisor of Waqf properties
C. Owner of Waqf properties
D. Legal advisor for Waqf properties
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Correct Answer: B) Supervisor of Waqf properties
124. In which year was the Central Waqf Council established?
A. 1954
B. 1964
C. 1974
D. 1984
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Correct Answer: B) 1964
125. Who chairs the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)?
A. Member of Rajya Sabha appointed by the Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B. Member of Lok Sabha appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha
C. Prime Minister of India
D. President of India
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Correct Answer: B) Member of Lok Sabha appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha
126. What is the name of the superbug that WHO has recently warned about?
A. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
B. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
C. Hypervirulent Klebsiella Pneumoniae (hvKp)
D. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing E. coli
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Correct Answer: C) Hypervirulent Klebsiella Pneumoniae (hvKp)
127. What percentage of bio-bitumen mixing is the government set to allow?
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 35%
D. 40%
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Correct Answer: C) 35%
128. What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka?
A. Surya Kiran
B. Mitra Shakti
C. Yudh Abhyas
D. Garuda Shakti
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Correct Answer: B) Mitra Shakti
129. Where is the 10th edition of the Mitra Shakti exercise being conducted?
A. New Delhi, India
B. Colombo, Sri Lanka
C. Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka
D. Chennai, India
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Correct Answer: C) Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka
130. In which city is the Bhoj Wetland located?
A. Indore
B. Bhopal
C. Jabalpur
D. Gwalior
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Correct Answer: B) Bhopal
131. Which two countries share the Lake Turkana basin?
A. Kenya and Uganda
B. Ethiopia and Somalia
C. Kenya and Ethiopia
D. Uganda and Tanzania
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Correct Answer: C) Kenya and Ethiopia
132. What unique characteristic does Lake Turkana have?
A. It is the deepest lake in Africa.
B. It is the largest temporary lake in the world.
C. It is the largest permanent desert and alkaline lake in the world.
D. It is the most saline lake in Africa.
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Correct Answer: C) It is the largest permanent desert and alkaline lake in the world.
133. In which year was the PM-KUSUM scheme launched?
A. 2015
B. 2017
C. 2019
D. 2021
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Correct Answer: C) 2019
134. Which ministry is the nodal agency for implementing the PM-KUSUM scheme?
A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
D. Ministry of Rural Development
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Correct Answer: C) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
135. Who is the current minister of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy?
A. Narendra Singh Tomar
B. Pralhad Joshi
C. R.K. Singh
D. Bhupender Yadav
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Correct Answer: B) Pralhad Joshi
136. Which country has the largest lithium reserves in the world?
A. Australia
B. China
C. Chile
D. Argentina
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Answer: C) Chile
137. Which of the following countries is NOT part of the “Lithium Triangle”?
A. Chile
B. Argentina
C. Bolivia
D. Brazil
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Answer: D) Brazil
138. Which country ranks as the 1st largest producer of lithium globally?
A. Argentina
B. Chile
C. Australia
D. China
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Answer: C) Australia
139. For the first time, the Indian government permitted the commercial cultivation of which varieties of Basmati rice?
A. Pusa Basmati 2000 and Pusa Basmati 2005
B. Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985
C. Pusa Basmati 1990 and Pusa Basmati 1995
D. Pusa Basmati 2010 and Pusa Basmati 2015
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Answer: B) Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985
140. In what year was the regional organization BIMSTEC established?
A. 1995
B. 1997
C. 1999
D. 2000
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Answer: B) 1997
141. Where is the permanent secretariat of BIMSTEC located?
A. Kathmandu
B. Colombo
C. Bangkok
D. Dhaka
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Answer: D) Dhaka
142. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of BIMSTEC?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Maldives
C. Bhutan
D. Myanmar
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Answer: B) Maldives
143. What is the full form of BIMSTEC?
A. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
B. Bay of Indian Maritime Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
C. Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Trade and Economic Cooperation
D. Bay of Indian Maritime and Sectoral Technical Cooperation
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Answer: A) Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
144. What is the National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) known as in India?
A. India’s 1st Investment Bank
B. India’s 1st Development Bank
C. India’s 1st Bad Bank
D. India’s 1st Green Bank
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Answer: C) India’s 1st Bad Bank
145. In what year was the National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) established?
A. 2019
B. 2020
C. 2021
D. 2022
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Answer: C) 2021
146. Which organization developed India’s 1st Regional Early Warning System for rain-induced landslides?
A. Indian Meteorological Department
B. National Disaster Management Authority
C. Geological Survey of India
D. Indian Space Research Organisation
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Answer: C) Geological Survey of India
147. In which body of water is the Lingshui 36-1 Gas Field located?
A. Indian Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean
C. South China Sea
D. Arctic Ocean
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Answer: C) South China Sea
148. Which state became the first in India to adopt the DRTPS (Digital Risk Transfer Protection System)?
A. Assam
B. Nagaland
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
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Answer: B) Nagaland
149. Which organization has launched the Polar Coupled Analysis and Prediction for Services (PCAPS) Project?
A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B. European Space Agency (ESA)
C. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
D. International Maritime Organization (IMO)
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Answer: C) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
150. Under which program of the WMO does the PCAPS Project fall?
A. World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)
B. World Weather Research Programme (WWRP)
C. Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW)
D. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
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Answer: B) World Weather Research Programme (WWRP)
151. Under which act is the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) established?
A. Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1950
B. Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940
C. Pharmaceutical Regulations Act 1960
D. Health and Safety Act 1975
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Answer: B) Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940
152. Who is the head of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)?
A. Minister of Health
B. Director General of Civil Aviation
C. Drug Controller General of India
D. Secretary of Pharmaceuticals
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Answer: C) Drug Controller General of India
153. What is the approximate budget allocation for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for the fiscal year 2023-24?
A. Rs 50,000 Crore
B. Rs 60,000 Crore
C. Rs 73,000 Crore
D. Rs 80,000 Crore
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Answer: C) Rs 73,000 Crore
154. How many days of guaranteed wage employment are provided to rural households under MGNREGA per financial year?
A. 50 days
B. 75 days
C. 100 days
D. 150 days
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Answer: C) 100 days
155. Who is the current head of the Enforcement Directorate?
A. Ashok Kumar
B. Rajesh Kumar
C. Rahul Navin
D. Sanjay Kumar
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Answer: C) Rahul Navin
156. In which state is the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project located?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
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Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh
157. Which country’s conference did the President of India address, where India was the ‘Country of Honour’?
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. New Zealand
D. United Kingdom
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Answer: C) New Zealand
158. The declaration of a State of Emergency in Kursk was prompted by an incident involving which country?
A. Belarus
B. Ukraine
C. China
D. Kazakhstan
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Answer: B) Ukraine
159. On which date is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples observed annually?
A. August 1
B. August 9
C. September 10
D. October 15
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Answer: B) August 9
160. What is the theme for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in 2024?
A. Promoting Indigenous Languages
B. Celebrating Indigenous Cultures
C. Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact
D. Empowering Indigenous Youth
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Answer: C) Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact
161. What is the new transaction limit for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) after the RBI’s recent increase?
A. ₹1 lakh
B. ₹2 lakh
C. ₹3 lakh
D. ₹5 lakh
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Answer: D) ₹5 lakh
162. Which organization developed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
A. Reserve Bank of India
B. National Payments Corporation of India
C. State Bank of India
D. Ministry of Finance
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Answer: B) National Payments Corporation of India
163. What type of weapon is the Pinaka?
A. Guided missile
B. Multi-barrel rocket launcher
C. Artillery gun
D. Fighter aircraft
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Answer: B) Multi-barrel rocket launcher
164. Which organization is responsible for designing the Pinaka rocket launcher?
A. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C. Indian Army Ordnance Corps
D. National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)
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Answer: A) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
165. Where was India’s first 24/7 Grain ATM launched?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Kolkata
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Answer: C) Bhubaneswar
166. Which two air forces participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024?
A. Indian Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force
B. Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force
C. Indian Air Force and United States Air Force
D. Indian Air Force and Royal British Air Force
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Answer: B) Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force
167. In which location was Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 conducted?
A. New Delhi, India
B. Singapore
C. Kuantan, Malaysia
D. Jakarta, Indonesia
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Answer: C) Kuantan, Malaysia
168. Why is the iceberg A23 significant?
A. It is the smallest iceberg recorded
B. It is the largest iceberg currently known
C. It is the first iceberg discovered in the Arctic
D. It is the oldest iceberg in history
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Answer: B) It is the largest iceberg currently known
169. Which two countries signed an MoU to provide grant assistance for the launch of Nepal’s Munal Satellite?
A. India and China
B. India and Nepal
C. India and Bhutan
D. Nepal and Japan
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Answer: B) India and Nepal
170. Who led the expedition team that hoisted the largest Indian flag atop Mount Kilimanjaro?
A. Captain Rajesh Kumar
B. Major General Arun Singh
C. ‘Divyang’ Uday Kumar
D. Lieutenant Colonel Ramesh Verma
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Answer: C) ‘Divyang’ Uday Kumar
171. What is the height of Mount Kilimanjaro?
A. 4,895 meters
B. 5,000 meters
C. 5,895 meters
D. 6,000 meters
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Answer: C) 5,895 meters
172. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in which continent?
A. Asia
B. South America
C. Africa
D. Europe
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Answer: C) Africa
173. In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro located?
A. Kenya
B. Uganda
C. Tanzania
D. Rwanda
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Answer: C) Tanzania
174. Which country is St. Martin’s Island part of?
A. India
B. Myanmar
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka
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Answer: C) Bangladesh
175. Where has Madhya Pradesh commissioned its largest floating solar project?
A. Bhopal
B. Omkareshwar
C. Indore
D. Jabalpur
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Answer: B) Omkareshwar
176. Which disease affecting Arecanut plantations has been addressed in the advisory issued by CPCRI?
A. Powdery Mildew
B. Root Rot
C. Kole Roga (Fruit Rot Disease)
D. Leaf Spot
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Answer: C) Kole Roga (Fruit Rot Disease)
177. Which state is the largest producer of Arecanut in India?
A. Kerala
B. Assam
C. Karnataka
D. West Bengal
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Answer: C) Karnataka
178. On which date is World Elephant Day celebrated annually?
A. 1st August
B. 12th August
C. 15th August
D. 25th August
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Answer: B) 12th August
179. What is the theme for World Elephant Day in 2024?
A. “Conserving Giant Mammals for Future Generations”
B. “Protecting Elephants: A Global Responsibility”
C. “Personifying Prehistoric Beauty, Theological Relevance, and Environmental Importance”
D. “Elephants: The Guardians of the Forest”
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Answer: C) “Personifying Prehistoric Beauty, Theological Relevance, and Environmental Importance”
180. Which country is the largest producer of potatoes in the world?
A. India
B. United States
C. China
D. Russia
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Answer: C) China
181. What position does India hold in global potato production?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
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Answer: B) 2nd
182. Which state is the largest producer of potatoes in India?
A. West Bengal
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Punjab
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Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh
183. What is the full name of NASA’s NEOWISE mission?
A. Near-Earth Object Wide-field Imaging Survey Explorer
B. Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer
C. Near-Earth Object Wide-ranging Infrared Survey Explorer
D. Near-Earth Observation Wide-field Infrared Space Explorer
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Answer: B) Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer
184. Which space agency operated the NEOWISE mission?
A. European Space Agency (ESA)
B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C. Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos)
D. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
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Answer: B) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
185. Which award was presented to President Droupadi Murmu by President Horta of Timor-Leste?
A. Grand Cross of the Order of Timor-Leste
B. Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste
C. Distinguished Service Medal of Timor-Leste
D. Timor-Leste National Honor Award
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Answer: B) Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste
186. Who has been appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary of India?
A. Rajiv Gauba
B. Ajay Kumar
C. TV Somanathan
D. Anil Kumar
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Answer: C) TV Somanathan
187. Where is Göbekli Tepe located?
A. Iran
B. Egypt
C. Turkey
D. Greece
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Answer: C) Turkey
188. What significant finding have archaeologists possibly discovered at Göbekli Tepe?
A. The world’s oldest written language
B. The world’s oldest calendar
C. The world’s oldest city
D. The world’s oldest astronomical observatory
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Answer: B) The world’s oldest calendar
189. What was the CPI rate in India for July 2024?
A. 2.54%
B. 4.54%
C. 3.54%
D. 5.54%
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Answer: C) 3.54%
190. Under which initiative were the Amrit Gyan Kosh Portal and the Faculty Development Portal launched?
A. Digital India
B. Skill India
C. Mission Karmayogi
D. Make in India
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Answer: C) Mission Karmayogi
191. What is the primary purpose of the Amrit Gyan Kosh Portal?
A. To provide training for civil servants
B. To serve as a knowledge bank for India-centric case studies
C. To facilitate e-governance services
D. To support economic policy development
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Answer: B) To serve as a knowledge bank for India-centric case studies
192. What does the Faculty Development Portal aim to improve?
A. Access to legal resources for civil servants
B. Training of practitioners and faculties for better knowledge delivery
C. Coordination between different government departments
D. Public awareness about government schemes
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Answer: B) Training of practitioners and faculties for better knowledge delivery
193. What is INS Arighat?
A. India’s 1st aircraft carrier
B. India’s 2nd indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
C. India’s 2nd destroyer ship
D. India’s 3rd frigate
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Answer: B) India’s 2nd indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN)
194. Where was INS Arighat constructed?
A. Mumbai Dockyard
B. Indian Navy’s Ship Building Centre (SBC) in Visakhapatnam
C. Chennai Naval Base
D. Kolkata Shipyard
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Answer: B) Indian Navy’s Ship Building Centre (SBC) in Visakhapatnam
195. Which Indian submarine was the first indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine?
A. INS Arihant
B. INS Chakra
C. INS Karanj
D. INS Shishumar
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Answer: A) INS Arihant
196. Which three new Ramsar Sites were recently recognized as wetlands of international importance?
A. Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary, Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary, and Tawa Reservoir
B. Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary, Periyar Tiger Reserve, and Tawa Reservoir
C. Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary, Tawa Reservoir, and Keoladeo National Park
D. Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary, Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary, and Chilika Lake
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Answer: A) Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary, Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary, and Tawa Reservoir
197. How many Ramsar Sites are there in total after the recent additions?
A. 80
B. 85
C. 90
D. 95
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Answer: B) 85
198. What is the name of the indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine that has moved to Phase-3 Clinical Trials?
A. DengueVax
B. DengiAll
C. DengueMax
D. DengueGuard
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Answer: B) DengiAll
199. What is the name of the project that aims to create the world’s first live human-made meteor shower?
A. Starfall Initiative
B. Sky Canvas
C. Meteor Magic
D. Celestial Shower
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Answer: B) Sky Canvas
200. Which company is responsible for the “Sky Canvas” project?
A. SpaceX
B. ALE
C. Blue Origin
D. NASA
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Answer: B) ALE
201. Who launched Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application?
A. Minister of Environment
B. Union Minister for Jal Shakti
C. Prime Minister of India
D. Minister of Home Affairs
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Answer: B) Union Minister for Jal Shakti
202. Which organization developed the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application?
A. National Disaster Management Authority
B. Indian Meteorological Department
C. Central Water Commission
D. Geological Survey of India
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Answer: C) Central Water Commission
203. What type of information does the ‘FloodWatch India 2.0’ app provide?
A. Weather conditions and climate change
B. Flood situations and forecasts
C. Traffic updates and road conditions
D. Air quality and pollution levels
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Answer: B) Flood situations and forecasts
204. Which organization conducted the successful maiden flight test of the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named GAURAV?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
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Answer: B) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
205. Which center is responsible for the design and development of the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) GAURAV?
A. National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)
B. Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)
C. Research Centre Imarat
D. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
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Answer: C) Research Centre Imarat
206. Who is the current chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) that announced the biennial status of the Tarang Shakti exercise?
A. Air Chief Marshal (ACM) R.K.S. Bhadauria
B. Air Chief Marshal (ACM) B.S. Dhanoa
C. Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Fali Homi Major
D. Air Chief Marshal (ACM) VR Chaudhari
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Answer: D) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) VR Chaudhari
207. What is the new frequency of the Tarang Shakti exercise as announced?
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Biennial
D. Triennial
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Answer: C) Biennial
208. Which aspect of St Martin’s Island makes it unique among the islands of Bangladesh?
A. It is the only island with a lighthouse.
B. It is the only island with large-scale tourism facilities.
C. It is the only coral island in Bangladesh.
D. It is the only island with a large airport.
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Answer: C) It is the only coral island in Bangladesh.
209. What is the primary function of the Nord Stream Gas Pipeline?
A. To transport crude oil from the North Sea to Europe
B. To carry natural gas from Russia to Europe
C. To export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Middle East
D. To deliver electricity from Scandinavia to Germany
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Answer: B) To carry natural gas from Russia to Europe
210. Which company is responsible for building and operating the Nord Stream Gas Pipeline?
A. Gazprom
B. Nord Stream AG
C. Shell
D. TotalEnergies
Show Answer
Answer: B) Nord Stream AG
211. From which Russian location does the Nord Stream Gas Pipeline start?
A. Moscow
B. St. Petersburg
C. Vyborg
D. Novosibirsk
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Answer: C) Vyborg
212. Where does the Nord Stream Gas Pipeline terminate in Europe?
A. Rotterdam, Netherlands
B. Antwerp, Belgium
C. Lubmin near Greifswald, Germany
D. Paris, France
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Answer: C) Lubmin near Greifswald, Germany
213. Which two oceans does the Panama Canal connect?
A. Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean
C. Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
D. Indian Ocean and Southern Ocean
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Answer: C) Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
214. What geographical feature does the Panama Canal cut across?
A. Andes Mountains
B. Amazon Rainforest
C. Isthmus of Panama
D. Sahara Desert
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Answer: C) Isthmus of Panama
215. Who was responsible for the construction of the Panama Canal?
A. Panama
B. United Kingdom
C. United States
D. France
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Answer: C) United States
216. What is the name of the centralized pension processing software introduced by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW)?
A. PensionNet
B. e-Pension
C. Bhavishya
D. PensionTrack
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Answer: C) Bhavishya
217. What is the Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube recognized as?
A. World’s largest hospital
B. World’s first portable hospital
C. World’s first telemedicine device
D. World’s first mobile clinic
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Answer: B) World’s first portable hospital
218. Under which project was the Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube designed?
A. Project SANJEEVANI
B. Project BHISHM
C. Project VIKAS
D. Project ASHA
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Answer: B) Project BHISHM
219. What does BHISHM stand for in the context of the Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube?
A. Bharat Health Initiative for Safety and Mobility
B. Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri
C. Bharat Health Initiative for Strategic Medical Support
D. Bharat Health Initiative for Sustainable Medical Solutions
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Answer: B) Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri
220. Which domesticated silkworm produces Eri Silk?
A. Bombyx mori
B. Antheraea mylitta
C. Philosamia ricini
D. Samia cynthia
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Answer: C) Philosamia ricini
221. What was the primary focus of the Justice Hema Committee Report?
A. Financial corruption in the Malayalam film industry
B. Environmental impact of film productions
C. Pervasive sexual exploitation and rights violations against women
D. Discrimination based on language in the film industry
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Answer: C) Pervasive sexual exploitation and rights violations against women
222. What was the theme of the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS)?
A. Global South: Bridging Economic Gaps
B. An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future
C. Innovative Solutions for Global South Development
D. Transforming Global South Economies
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Answer: B) An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future
223. Who coined the term “Global South”?
A. Former German Chancellor Willy Brandt
B. American political activist Carl Oglesby
C. United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan
D. Economist Amartya Sen
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Answer: B) American political activist Carl Oglesby
224. Who proposed the term “Global South” as a visual depiction of the North-South divide based on per-capita GDP?
A. Carl Oglesby
B. Former German Chancellor Willy Brandt
C. Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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Answer: B) Former German Chancellor Willy Brandt
225. When will the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) become effective?
A. April 1, 2024
B. April 1, 2025
C. January 1, 2025
D. July 1, 2025
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Answer: B) April 1, 2025
226. Which two Covid-19 strains have been attributed to the recent surge in cases in India?
A. Alpha and Beta
B. KP.1 and KP.2
C. Delta and Omicron
D. Gamma and Eta
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Answer: B) KP.1 and KP.2
227. Which company recently launched the AI models Grok-2 and Grok-2 Mini?
A. OpenAI
B. Google DeepMind
C. Microsoft
D. Elon Musk’s xAI
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Answer: D) Elon Musk’s xAI
228. Which countries are invited to participate in the RISE Accelerator’s Climate Smart Agritech cohort?
A. India and Canada
B. India and New Zealand
C. India and Australia
D. India and South Africa
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Answer: C) India and Australia
229. To which country was India’s first ready-to-drink fig juice exported?
A. Germany
B. France
C. Poland
D. Italy
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Answer: C) Poland
230. What was the value of the National Coal Index (NCI) in June 2024?
A. 147.25 points
B. 140.00 points
C. 142.13 points
D. 150.00 points
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Answer: C) 142.13 points
231. In which year was the National Coal Index (NCI) rolled out?
A. 2018
B. 2019
C. 2020
D. 2021
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Answer: C) 2020
232. What is the primary aim of the National Coal Index (NCI)?
A. To set coal prices for international trade
B. To reflect market prices of coal
C. To regulate coal mining operations
D. To track coal production rates
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Answer: B) To reflect market prices of coal
233. Which organization developed the National Coal Index (NCI)?
A. Indian Bureau of Mines
B. Indian Statistical Institute (Kolkata)
C. National Statistical Office
D. Ministry of Coal
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Answer: B) Indian Statistical Institute (Kolkata)
234. What is the base year for the National Coal Index (NCI)?
A. 2015 – 16
B. 2016 – 17
C. 2017 – 18
D. 2018 – 19
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Answer: C) 2017 – 18
235. Which edition of the National Film Awards was recently announced?
A. 69th
B. 70th
C. 71st
D. 72nd
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Answer: B) 70th
236. Who discovered the Hayflick Limit?
A. Francis Crick
B. Leonard Hayflick
C. James Watson
D. Paul Berg
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Answer: B) Leonard Hayflick
237. What distinguishes the South American Lungfish in terms of its genetic material?
A. It has the smallest genome among vertebrates
B. It has the largest genome compared to any animal on Earth
C. It has the most complex genome among amphibians
D. It has the simplest genome among freshwater fish
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Answer: B) It has the largest genome compared to any animal on Earth
238. What distinguishes the Godda Project as India’s first?
A. It is the first renewable energy project.
B. It is the first transnational power project in India.
C. It is the first nuclear power plant.
D. It is the first solar energy initiative.
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Answer: B) It is the first transnational power project in India.
239. Which company is behind the Godda Project?
A. Tata Power
B. NTPC Limited
C. Adani Power
D. Reliance Power
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Answer: C) Adani Power
240. How much power does the Godda Project supply to Bangladesh?
A. 1069 MW
B. 1296 MW
C. 1496 MW
D. 2069 MW
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Answer: C) 1496 MW
241. In which Indian state is the Godda Project located?
A. West Bengal
B. Bihar
C. Jharkhand
D. Odisha
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Answer: C) Jharkhand
242. Which country is the recipient of the electricity exported from the Godda Project?
A. Nepal
B. Bhutan
C. Bangladesh
D. Myanmar
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Answer: C) Bangladesh
243. In which year were the National Geoscience Awards instituted?
A. 1960
B. 1966
C. 1970
D. 1980
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Answer: B) 1966
244. Who received the National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement for his work on phosphorites, isotope geology, and organic geochemistry?
A. Dr Ashutosh Pandey
B. Prof Dhiraj Mohan Banerjee
C. Dr Rajesh Kumar
D. Prof Suresh Chandra
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Answer: B) Prof Dhiraj Mohan Banerjee
245. Which of the following is NOT a category of the National Geoscience Awards?
A. National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement
B. National Geoscience Award
C. National Young Geoscientist Award
D. National Research Excellence Award
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Answer: D) National Research Excellence Award
246. Shaheen-II missile is classified as which type of missile in terms of range?
A. Short-Range
B. Medium-Range
C. Long-Range
D. Intercontinental
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Answer: B) Medium-Range
247. Who is the Union Minister of Power who recently launched three online portals for the power sector?
A. Piyush Goyal
B. R.K. Singh
C. Manohar Lal Khattar
D. Narendra Singh Tomar
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Answer: C) Manohar Lal Khattar
248. What is the purpose of the DRIPS (Disaster Resilient Infrastructure for Power Sector) portal?
A. To manage power sector finances
B. To serve as a single point of contact for managing inventory of specific power system equipment
and critical supplies
C. To provide power sector news updates
D. To facilitate international power trade
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Answer: B) To serve as a single point of contact for managing inventory of specific power system equipment and critical supplies
249. Which sector is the DRIPS portal associated with?
A. Healthcare
B. Education
C. Power
D. Transportation
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Answer: C) Power
250. Which research team conducted the study on liquid water in the Martian mid-crust?
A. Harvard University
B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
C. University of California
D. Stanford University
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Answer: C) University of California
251. What was the primary source of data for the study on liquid water in Mars’ mid-crust?
A. Mars Rover
B. Mars Orbiter
C. NASA’s InSight Lander
D. Hubble Space Telescope
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Answer: C) NASA’s InSight Lander
252. Where is the Teesta-V Hydropower Station located?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Sikkim
D. West Bengal
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Answer: C) Sikkim
253. Which organization developed and owns the Teesta-V Hydropower Station?
A. National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
B. Power Grid Corporation of India
C. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
D. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
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Answer: C) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
254. What is India’s target for blending petrol with ethanol by the year 2025-26?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
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Answer: C) 20%
255. What is ethanol primarily derived from for blending with petrol?
A. Natural gas
B. Coal
C. Biomass such as sugarcane or corn
D. Crude oil
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Answer: C) Biomass such as sugarcane or corn
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