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500 Practice Mock - Set 2 Flashcards

100 Questions Set by PM

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The Norwegian Noble committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to the organization
named ‘Nihon Hidankyo’. Which country does this organization belong to?

A

Japan

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Author Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. Which country does she belong
to?

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South Korea

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has virtually inaugurated and dedicated 75 BRO (Border Roads Organisation) road and bridge projects to the nation at a cost of Rs 2,236 crore. These projects are spread across how many states/UTs?

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11

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Where was the India Digital Agri Conference 2024 organized in 2024?

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New Delhi

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The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with which organization for the launch of two key initiatives: an AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and the establishment of 5 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR)?

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Meta

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Who has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for studies of how institutions are formed and
affect prosperity?

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Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson

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Which airport won the SEEM’s (Society for Energy Engineers and Managers) Platinum Award 2024?

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPI), Ahmedabad, Gujarat

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a tribute to Goddess Durga, penned a Garba song ‘Aavati Kalaya Madi
Vaaya Kalaya’. Who is the singer of this song?

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Purva Mantri

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Paramesh Sivamani has been appointed as the new Director General of the Coast Guard. What is his
position in the chronological order of Directors General?

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26 th

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What is India’s rank in the Global Hunger Index 2024: “How Gender Justice can Advance Climate
Resilience and Zero Hunger”?

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105 th

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) prepared the National Electricity Plan (Transmission) to transmit
_____ GW of renewable energy by 2030.

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500

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The Union Cabinet has decided to extend the universal supply of fortified rice under all government
welfare schemes from July 2024 until _________.

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December 2028

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has attained the prestigious “Maharatna” status, becoming the _______ Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) in India to receive this recognition.

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14 th

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What is India’s rank in the ‘World Talent Ranking 2024: The Socio-Economic Implications of AI in the Workplace’ released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)?

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58 th

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Which Indian state has become the first to implement ‘co-districts’, a new administrative structure?

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Assam

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The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) organizes the SARAS Mela to provide marketing opportunities for rural artisans and to promote women’s empowerment. The first Saras Mela was held in which year?

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1999

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Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has recently unveiled a policy for Onboarding Service Providers for wayside amenities along the National Highways. What is the name of this policy?

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Humsafar

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The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory was inaugurated at Hanle, Ladakh. MACE is the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia. Which organization has built this telescope?

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Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

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World Mental Health Day, observed on 10th October annually, was first initiated in which year?

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1992

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The multi-national maritime exercise MALABAR 2024 was conducted at which place?

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Vishakhapatnam

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Recently, as a part of Wildlife Week, the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change visited the Delhi Zoo. The main objective of the inspection was to take stock of the health and maintenance arrangements of the African elephant. What is the name of the elephant?

A

Shankar

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Which film was awarded the Best Hindi Film award at the 70 th National Film Awards?

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Gulmohar

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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of 24.91% shareholding in Future Generali India Insurance and 25.18% shareholding in Future Generali India Life Insurance by which Bank?

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Central Bank of India

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_________ has partnered with the International Finance Corporation to get a loan of USD 500 Million
(about 4200 Crore) to develop blue finance in India.

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Axis Bank

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently granted a loan of 25 Million USD to an NBFC (NonBanking Finance Company) for climate change. What is the name of NBFC?

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Vivitri Capital Limited (VCL)

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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the Cruise Bharat Mission to boost India’s cruise tourism sector. By which year does the mission aim to improve the number of passengers by double the amount?

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2029

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Which state has become the first to receive the NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP)
chapter?

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Telangana

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Which organization signed an agreement with the Department of Social Justice to create awareness of
social welfare schemes for marginalized and vulnerable communities?

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National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)

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Cabinet minister H. D. Kumaraswamy launched the PM E-DRIVE Scheme to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in India. What is the total financial outlay of the drive for two years (in crore)?

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10,900

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Where was the 26 th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2024 held?

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Dubai

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Which company signed a Teaming Agreement with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to collaborate in the
area of space products?

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Reliasat Inc.

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Where will the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup is planned to be held in 2025?

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India

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Which country will be the partner for the 25 th edition of the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland?

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Wales

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Who became the first woman officer to take over as the Director General of Armed Forces Medical
Services (DGAFMS) in October 2024

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Vice Admiral Arti Sarin

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Which Indian initiative established four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) to promote innovation in quantum
technology?

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National Quantum Mission

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Which company has partnered with the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) to develop a new
treatment for osteoporosis caused by chronic kidney disease?

A

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.

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Which company has received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire Bharat
Serums and Vaccines Limited (BSV)?

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Mankind Pharma Ltd.

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What was the main theme of the regional conference organized by the Indian Chair of the World Trade
Organization (WTO) Chairs Programme?

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Fostering Resilient and Responsible Trade for Changing Global Order

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Which organization co-hosted the Maritime Decarbonization Conference in New Delhi alongside the
Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways?

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Asian Development Bank

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What are the names of the two new schemes launched by the Union Cabinet after merging all central
agriculture sector schemes?

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Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and Krishonnati Yojana

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Who took oath as the first female president of Mexico in October 2024?

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Claudia Sheinbaum

42
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Which country is set to cede the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands from the United Kingdom?

A

Mauritius

43
Q

Which country signed a MoU with India to enhance their critical minerals supply chain during the 6 th
Commercial Dialogue?

A

United States of America

44
Q

With which company is Adani Group partnered with to enhance sustainability efforts and promote clean
energy in India?

A

Google

45
Q

What is the primary objective of the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO - Oilseeds)
approved by the Cabinet?

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To boost domestic oilseeds production and achieve self-reliance in edible oils

46
Q

Who won the Golf Vizag Open 2024 that held in October 2024?

A

Angad Cheema

47
Q

Who developed the polymer nanocomposite used in a prototype road safety sensor for high-risk turning
points?

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Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru

48
Q

In which state was India’s first supercapacitor manufacturing facility inaugurated?

A

Kerala

49
Q

India’s first-ever 3D Selfie Science Museum was inaugurated during the Annual International Convocation
of the India Book of Records (IBR). Where is this museum situated?

A

Faridabad

50
Q

Who were the recipients of the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024?

A

Vera Voronova and Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos

51
Q

Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited (ASHVINI) has been authorized to build, own, and operate the 4×700 Megawatt electric Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project in September 2024. Where is this atomic power situated?

A

Rajasthan

52
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Which organization from India has recently (Sept 2024) signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with the Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) and EDGE Group of the UAE to enhance defence cooperation?

A

Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM)

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Q

According to the report titled ‘2024 State of the Rhino’ by the International Rhino Foundation (IRF),
which rhino species could be potentially affected severely by climate change?

A

Greater One-Horned Rhino

54
Q

Where was the ‘Summit of the Future’ 2024 held?

A

Paris, France

55
Q

What is the name of the initiative launched by the QUAD group to reduce the burden of cancer in the IndoPacific region?

A

Cancer Moonshot Initiative

56
Q

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) of _______ on food safety at the Global Food Regulators Summit in September 2024.

A

Brazil

57
Q

Who has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)?

A

Jitendra J. Jadhav

58
Q

Which Indian wrestler became the first male wrestler to win an MMA (mixed martial arts) fight at the
Gama International Fighting Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia?

A

Sangram Singh.

59
Q

India’s first CO2-to-methanol pilot plant’s foundation stone was laid in September 2024. In which city is
the plant being set up?

A

Pune

60
Q

Who won the 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar 2024, instituted by the Odisha government?

A

Pratyaksha Ray

61
Q

Which organization collaborated with the Indian Army to host ‘HIM DRONE-A-THON 2024’ and
‘HIMTECH 2024’ in Leh, Ladakh?

A

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

62
Q

What is the name of the lightweight bulletproof jackets developed by the Defence Research &
Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with IIT Delhi?

A

ABHED

63
Q

Which country did India overtake to become the third most powerful nation in Asia in the 2024 Asia
Power Index

A

Japan

64
Q

Where did the seventh edition of the Global Aerospace Summit take place?

A

Abu Dhabi

65
Q

Which organization has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) to enhance research on using Rubber Process Oils in the tyre and non-tyre rubber products?

A

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)

66
Q

As per the 2023–24 Annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), which state registered the sharpest
decrease in unemployment?

A

Haryana

67
Q

Which community has become the sixth Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Odisha to
receive habitat rights over forests?

A

Mankidia

68
Q

According to Nepal Trade Statistics released by the Department of Customs, India is the largest trading partner of Nepal. As per the statistics, Nepal’s trade deficit stood at NPR _____ billion till mid-September of fiscal year 2024-25.

A

237.45

69
Q

Amongst 133 global economics in the index, which rank did India secure in the Global Innovation Index
(GII) 2024?

A

39 th

70
Q

India recently (Sept 2024) joined the Minerals Security Finance Network to secure supply chains for
critical minerals. Which country’s initiative is the Minerals Security Finance Network?

A

United States of America

71
Q

Which village in Manipur received the Best Heritage Tourism Village of 2024 award?

A

Andro Village

72
Q

Which global snack brand has become the official sponsor for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA
Women’s World Cup 2027?

A

Lay’s

73
Q

The ‘Oxygen Bird Park’ (Amrit Mahotsav Park) is an initiative of _________.

A

National Highways Authority of India

74
Q

Who set a new national record in the men’s 5000m at the 2024 Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup in Japan?

A

Gulveer Singh

75
Q

Who was recently awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian Chemical Council
(ICC) in September 2024?

A

Deepak C Mehta

76
Q

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation dissolved the 14-member Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS) and formed the new Steering Committee for the National Sample Surveys (NSS). Who was the chairman of SCoS?

A

Pronab Sen

77
Q

Recently (Sept 2024), a platform was launched by Union Minister Piyush Goyal to enhance international
trade opportunities for Indian exporters. What is the name of the platform?

A

Trade Connect e-Platform

78
Q

Which NTPC power station was awarded the 2024 Energy Management Insight Award by the Clean
Energy Ministerial (CEM)?

A

NTPC Talcher Kaniha

79
Q

In which state was the newly discovered Myristica swamp forest located?

A

Maharashtra

80
Q

Which space organization awarded the Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program contract
to space startup Pixxel?

A

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

81
Q

Which country topped for the third consecutive time in the U.S. News & World Report’s Annual Best
Countries Ranking 2024?

A

Switzerland

82
Q

The Department of Telecommunications has recently (Sept 2024) revised the processes of issuing certain licences and approvals. In the case of Experimental Licences requiring Inter-Ministerial Consultation, how long does the DoT have to seek comments after receiving a complete application?

A

7 days

83
Q

Which sport has been included as a Demonstration Sport in the 2026 Asian Games?

A

Yogasana

84
Q

Which edition of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024) was held in New Delhi?

A

2 nd

85
Q

Which exercise was held at the Air Force base Masirah in Oman, involving the participation of the Indian
Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Oman Air Force (RAFO)?

A

Exercise Eastern Bridge

86
Q

Which city will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

A

Glasgow

87
Q

Which platform was launched by Union Minister Piyush Goyal to enhance collaboration, knowledge
sharing, and innovation in India’s startup ecosystem?

A

Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry

88
Q

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) has recently (Sept 2024) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which university to facilitate collaboration in railway engineering research and education?

A

Monash University

89
Q

Which badminton prodigy from India won their first-ever individual title at the Belgian International
Challenge in 2024?

A

Anmol Kharb

90
Q

Union Minister Jitendra Singh virtually launched a web portal for monitoring the progress of the campaign
for Swachhata and reducing pendency. What is the name of the campaign?

A

Special Campaign 4.0

91
Q

According to the World Bank’s report titled “Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity,” how many lives could be saved in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) by 2050 through investing in healthy longevity?

A

150 million

92
Q

Who won the Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) 2024 for the English fiction debut short story ‘Nine Yard
Sarees’?

A

Prasanthi Ram

93
Q

Which railway station in Andhra Pradesh has recently (Sept 2024) been awarded the Non-Suburban
Group-1 (NSG-1) status by the Ministry of Railways?

A

Vijayawada Junction

94
Q

Which organization under the Ministry of Education has recently (Sept 2024) launched the website as a
central repository for technical terms in all 22 official Indian languages?

A

Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology

95
Q

Who became the new Prime Minister of Jordan, replacing Bisher Khasawneh?

A

Jafar Hassan

96
Q

With which organization has the Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance
rescue and survival operations in mountainous terrains?

A

Tiranga Mountain Rescue

97
Q

Which country was the Partner Country for World Food India 2024?

A

Japan

98
Q

Which company collaborated with the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to
empower India’s Artisanal Heritage under the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme?

A

Fabindia Limited

99
Q

What is the total outlay approved for the Bio-RIDE scheme during the 15th Finance Commission period?

A

What is the total outlay approved for the Bio-RIDE scheme during the 15th Finance Commission period?

100
Q

What is the planned launch year for the Venus Orbiter Mission?

A

2028

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