2-3 oct mcq Flashcards
1
Q
- In which state Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has recently (in September ‘24) virtually laid the foundation stone and commenced various projects worth Rs.11,200 crore?
A
Maharashtra
2
Q
- Who has recently (in September ‘24) inaugurated the National Conference on the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) in New Delhi, Delhi?
A
S.P. Singh Baghel
3
Q
- Which country has topped in the recently (in September ‘24) released Global Innovation Index 2024 by the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO)?
A
Switzerland
4
Q
- Which country has recently (in September ‘24) elected to the Steering Committee of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) in Beijing, China?
A
India
5
Q
- In September 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced the ___________ process as an alternative to the reverse book building (RBB) process for voluntary delisting.
A
Fixed Price
6
Q
- Which bank has recently (in September ‘24) launched Sugam Rinn Bhugtan Yojana (SUGAM Scheme)’, a One-Time settlement (OTS)/Negotiated Settlement scheme to recover nonperforming retail loans?
A
IDBI Bank
7
Q
- Which organisation/bank has recently (in September ‘24) provided a loan worth Rs 31,673.79 to Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to fast track the development of 9 key infrastructure projects?
A
Power Finance Corporation
8
Q
- Which Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) company recently (in September ‘24) signed a Teaming Agreement with Reliasat Inc. Canada to collaborate in the area of space products?
A
Bharat Electronics Limited
9
Q
- In September 2024, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) and ______________signed 5 Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) with Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs).
A
NewSpace India Limited
10
Q
- Which country has recently (in September’ 24) launched six new satellites - ‘Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B (01-06)’ into space?
A
China
11
Q
- Name the cricketer who has recently (in September 2024) announced retirement from all forms of cricket.
A
Dwayne Bravo
12
Q
- Name the Oscar-winning British actor known for her role in the “Harry Potter” film series, who recently passed away at the age of 89.
A
Maggie Smith
13
Q
- Name the renowned Indian Author whose first memoir titled ‘Mother Mary Comes to Me’, is set to release in September 2025.
A
Arundhati Roy
14
Q
- When is World Contraception Day observed across the world?
A
September 26
15
Q
- When is World Rabies Day annually observed across the globe to create awareness about rabies?
A
September 28
16
Q
- Which bank’s board of directors has recently (in September ‘24) approved raising an additional Rs 5,000 crore through long-term infrastructure bonds?
A
Indian Bank
17
Q
- Which organisation has recently (in September ‘24) celebrated its 83rd Foundation Day?
A
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
18
Q
- According to the RBI Bulletin, Certificate of deposit (CD) issuances grew by more than 65%(y-o-y) to ___________ during 2024-25(up to September 6).
A
Rs 4.51 lakh crore
19
Q
- Under which allowance, the central government has recently (in September ‘24) increased minimum wages for unorganised sector workers?
A
Variable Dearness Allowance
20
Q
- Who has recently (in September ‘24) inaugurated the 5G Open RAN testing Lab at Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), Bengaluru in Karnataka?
A
Jyotiraditya Scindia
21
Q
- Which company has recently (in September ‘24) decided to create a company dedicated exclusively to Maintenance, Repair and Overall (MRO) of its military activities?
A
Dassault Aviation
22
Q
- Who has headed the recently (in September ‘24) formed Expert committee to discuss revising Ayushman Bharat package rates and insurance coverage increase?
A
Dr VK Paul
23
Q
- The Union Cabinet has recently (in September ‘24) approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA) with a budgetary allocation of ____________.
A
Rs 79,156 crore
24
Q
- The currency of China is __________
A
Renminbi
25
Q
- Who is the current (as of October ‘24) Union Minister of Panchayati Raj?
A
Rajiv Ranjan Singh
26
Q
- Where is Akola Airport located?
A
Maharashtra
27
Q
- Where is the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) situated?
A
Geneva, Switzerland
28
Q
- Where is the headquarters of IDBI bank situated?
A
Mumbai, Maharashtra