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Q. Consider the following statements regarding RHUMI-1, recently seen in the news: 1. It is India’s first electric-powered rocket. 2. It was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : D
Q. INS Arighat, recently seen in the news is a: A) torpedo launch and recovery vessel B) Shivalik- class stealth multi-role frigate C) nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine D) Kiev-class aircraft carrier
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the SHe-Box Portal, recently seen in the news: 1. It is a centralized platform for registering and monitoring complaints of sexual harassment of women in the workplace. 2. It will also enable real-time monitoring of complaints through a designated nodal officer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Project NAMAN: 1. It is designed to provide dedicated support and services to Defence Pensioners, Veterans and their families. 2. It involves the establishment of reception and facilitation centres. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. With which country did India recently sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in the field of tourism? A) France B) Malaysia C) Maldives D) Thailand
Answer : B
Q. With reference to the Virupaksha Temple, consider the following statements: 1. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 2. It was constructed by Krishnadev Rai of the Vijayanagara Empire. 3. The current Virupaksha Temple was reconstructed by the Wodeyar Dynasty on the ruins of the earlier one. 4. It is a part of the larger Group of Monuments at Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) 1 and 2 only B) 3 and 4 only C) 1 and 4 only D) 1, 2 and 4 only
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Earth Observation Satellite-8: 1. It consists of Electro Optical Infrared Payload which captures images in the mid and Long-Wave IR bands. 2. It is developed by ISRO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. The legendary Indian classical dancer Dr Yamini Krishnamurthy passed away. She received India’s third-highest civilian award - Padma Bhushan in which year? A) 2008 B) 2007 C) 2001 D) 2002
Answer : C
Q. Which Indian has been recently conferred with Fiji’s highest civilian award, Companion of the Order of Fiji? A) Narendra Modi B) Droupadi Murmu C) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam D) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Answer : B
Q. Who won the gold medal in the men’s singles Tennis title at the 2024 Paris Olympics? A) Novak Djokovic B) Carlos Alcaraz C) Rafael Nadal D) Andy Murray
Answer : A
Q. Carlos Alcaraz, who won the silver medal in the tennis singles event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, belongs to which country? A) Serbia B) Spain C) Switzerland D) Australia
Answer : B
Q. Which company is manufacturing the Astra Mk-1 missile in India? A) RITES Limited B) IRCON International Limited C) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited D) Bharat Dynamics Limited
Answer : D
Q. What kind of missile is ‘Astra mark-1 (Mk-1) missile’, recently in news? A) Surface-to-Air missile B) Air-to-Air beyond visual range (BVR) missile C) Air-to-Surface missile D) Surface-to-Surface missile
Answer : B
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Astra Missile: 1. It is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile. 2. It is indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : B
Q. Which two Indian gaganyatri have been selected by ISRO for the ISRO-NASA project to send humans to the International Space Station? A) Arpita Saha & Kousik Sen B) Priyanshu Varshney & Ayush Jha C) Arshpreet Kaur & G. Madhavan Nair D) Shubhanshu Shukla & Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
Answer : D
Q. Who is the first woman to be appointed as the Director General of Medical Services (Army)? A) Elavenil Valarivan B) Sadhna Saxena Nair C) Rahi Sarnobat D) Mehuli Ghosh
Answer : B
Q. Which is the highest award given by the government of India in the field of science and technology? A) Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize B) Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar C) G. D. Birla Award D) VASVIK Industrial Research Award
Answer : B
Q. With reference to different categories of Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP), consider the following statements: 1. The Vigyan Shri (VS) award will recognize lifetime achievements and contributions made in any field of science and technology. 2. The Vigyan Ratna (VR) award will recognize distinguished contributions in any field of science and technology. 3. The Vigyan Team (VT) award is given to a team comprising three or more scientists who have made an exceptional contribution in any field of science and technology. How many of the statements given above are correct? A) Only one B) Only two C) All three D) None
Answer : A
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Pinaka-MK3 weapon system: 1. It is a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). 2. It delivers lethal and responsive fire against a variety of area targets located within a range of 2000 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. Exercise Mitra Shakti, was conducted between India and: A) Russia B) Nepal C) Indonesia D) Sri Lanka
Answer : D
Q. Which Indian leader has been recently conferred with Timor Leste’s highest civilian award the Grand Collar of Order of Timor Leste? A) Narendra Modi B) Draupadi Murmu C) Amiya Kumar Bagchi D) Abhijit Banerjee
Answer : B
Q. The Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project is located in which one of the following states? A) Gujarat B) Maharashtra C) Rajasthan D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer : D
Q. Which feature film has won the best feature film award in the 70th National Film Awards 2022? A) Manichithrathazhu B) Aattam C) Sandesham D) Kireedam
Answer : B
Q. Who has won the best director award in the feature film category of the 70th National Film Awards 2022? A) Sooraj R. Barjatya B) Ashutosh Gowariker C) Mani Ratnam D) Neeraj Pandey
Answer : A ✓ Sooraj R. Barjatya for the Hindi film Uunchai
Q. Who has won the Best Male Actor award in the feature film category of the 70th National Film Awards 2022? A) Mammootty B) Shivaji Ganesan C) Rishab Shetty D) Mahesh Babu
Answer : C
Q. Kantara, which won the award for the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment in the 70th National Film Awards, was made in which language? A) Kannada B) Hindi C) Malayalam D) Gujarati
Answer : A
Q. Which film has won the best non-feature film award in the 70th National Film Awards 2022? A) Ayena B) Dunki C) Gulmohar D) Sikaisal
Answer : A
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Green Tug Transition Program: 1. It is designed to phase out conventional fuel-based harbour tugs operating in Indian major ports. 2. The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority act as a nodal agency of this programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘FloodWatch India’ Application: 1. It provides information related to the flood situation and forecasts up to 7 days on a real-time basis. 2. It is developed by the Central Water Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding of Long Range Glide Bomb (GAURAV): 1. It is an Air to Surface LRGB with conventional warheads. 2. It is developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. Teesta-V Hydropower Station, recently seen in the news, lies in which one of the following states? A) West Bengal B) Sikkim C) Assam D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer : B
Q. Which day is observed as National Space Day in India? A) 22 August B) 23 August C) 21 August D) 24 August
Answer : B
Q. Which institution has been ranked as the best institution in the Overall Institutions of the 9th edition of India Ranking? A) IIT Bombay B) IIT Kanpur C) IIT Madras D) IIT Hyderabad
Answer : C
Q. Which new category was added for the first time in the 9th edition of the Indian Ranking report based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)? A) Agriculture and Allied Sectors B) Architecture and Planning C) Research Institutions D) Innovation Institution
Answer : D
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the RESET Programme: 1. It is aimed at empowering retired athletes on their career development journey. 2. The sports persons who are aged between 20-50 years and have been winners of an International Medal are eligible for this initiative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Which country has recently unveiled a new type of “suicide drone”? A) Japan B) China C) India D) North Korea
Answer : D
Q. Which day is celebrated as ‘National Sports Day’ annually? A) 27 August B) 28 August C) 29 August D) 30 August
Answer : C
Q. What is the theme of ‘World Water Week 2024’? A) Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future B) Valuing Water C Groundwater – making the invisible visible D) Accelerating Change
Answer : A
Q. Mount Kilimanjaro, recently seen in the news, is located in which country? A) Botswana B) Congo C) Tanzania D) Ethiopia
Answer : C
Q. Bureau of Police Research and Development recently celebrated its foundation day, where is its headquarters? A) Kolkata B) Jaipur C) New Delhi D) Mumbai
Answer : C
Q. Which country will host the 8th Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024? A) China B) Thailand C) India D) Malaysia
Answer : C
Q. Which organization signed an MoU with the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, RINL for the supply of hydraulic and lubricating oils & greases for a period of 5 years from 2024 to 2029? A) IOCL B) NTPC C) HPCL D) BPCL
Answer : A
Q. Which ministry approved 4 Start-Ups in the field of Technical Textiles, each receiving a grant of approximately INR 50 Lakhs under the ‘Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT)’ scheme? A) Ministry of Textiles B) Ministry of Commerce C) Ministry of Finance D) Ministry of MSMEs
Answer : A
Q. SIG 716 Rifle, recently seen in the news, is manufactured by which one of the following countries? A) Russia B) Germany C) United States D) Israel
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Anubhav Awards: 1. It recognizes the contribution made by Retired Officials to nation-building while working in Government. 2. It requires central Government pensioners to submit their Anubhav write-ups, 8 months before retirement and up to 1 year after their retirement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Awards to Teachers: 1. It is conferred on the exemplary teachers of higher education institutions and Polytechnics. 2. All teachers of age above 55 years are eligible for this award. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Who won the Indian National Chess Championship title? A) Surya Ganguly B) Neelesh Shah C) Karthik Venkataraman D) Ajay Puri
Answer : C
Q. Fatemeh Mohajerani has been appointed as the first female government spokesperson of which country? A) Iraq B) Afghanistan C) UAE D) Iran
Answer : D
Q. Joseph Francis A. Pereira, a Christian from Pakistan, has become the first person in which state to receive Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)? A) Goa B) Gujarat C) Maharashtra D) Bihar
Answer : A
Q. Who is the real owner of Telegram? A) Mike Krieger B) Pavel Durov C) Sergey Brin D) Kevin Systrom
Answer : B
Q. Which state government has launched “Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana”? A) Bihar B) Uttar Pradesh C) Jharkhand D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer : D
Q. India has recently signed a Security of Supply Arrangement with which country? A) Russia B) Japan C) Australia D) USA
Answer : D
Q. Who won the women’s team title at the U17 World Wrestling Championships 2024? A) China B) India C) Kazakhstan D) Japan
Answer : B
Q. How many medals were won by the Indian wrestler at the U17 World Wrestling Championships 2024? A) 16 B) 21 C) 10 D) 13
Answer : C ✓ 10 medals- 5 gold,1 silver and 4 bronze.
Q. Who has been elected as the fourth Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council? A) N. Srinivasan B) Roger Binny C) Jay Shah D) Sourav Ganguly
Answer : C
Q. What is the term of the Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council? A) 2 years B) 3 years C) 4 years D) 5 years
Answer : A ✓ A person is elected as the Independent Chair of the ICC for two years and a maximum of three terms
Q. Which country will host the 8th Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024? A) India B) China C) Malaysia D) Singapore
Answer : B
Q. Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Security Guard? A)Trishneet Arora B) B.Srinivasan C) Farrhad Acidwalla D) Nikhil Kamath
Answer : B
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Medical Register (NMR) Portal: 1. It is a portal of the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the registration of all allopathic (MBBS) doctors in India. 2. It is linked with the Aadhaar ID of the doctors to ensure the individual’s authenticity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the New India Literacy Programme (NILP): 1. It aims to support the States and Union Territories in promoting literacy among non-literates in the age group of 15 and above. 2. It is based on technology and implemented predominantly through online mode. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 onlyC) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The PARIVESH 2.0 portal offers a single-window solution for managing all green clearances and monitors compliance across India. 2. Any individual possessing species listed under Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, must report and register them on the PARIVESH 2.0 portal. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Who won the silver medal in the men’s team event of the 3rd Asian Surfing Championship 2024? A) Japan B) India C) China D) Russia
Answer : B
Q. Where was the review meeting of the Left-Wing Extremism affected states held in August 2024? A) New Delhi, India B) Raipur, Chhattisgarh C) Chennai, Tamil Nadu D) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Answer : B
Q. Which country will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024? A) India B) UAE C) Sri Lanka D) Australia
Answer : A
Q. Indian Railways plans to adopt nuclear energy as part of its green initiative to achieve net -zero carbon emissions by which year? A) 2025 B) 2030 C) 2035 D) 2040
Answer : B
Q. Which state government will launch the Subhadra Yojana for women? A) Uttar Pradesh B) Assam C) Odisha D) Rajasthan
Answer : C
Q. Which among the following best describes ‘INS Mumbai’, recently seen in the news? A) It is a torpedo launch and recovery vessel. B) It is a nuclear-powered submarine. C) It is a diesel-electric submarine. D) It is a guided missile destroyer.
Answer : D
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Sonobuoys: 1. They are small, expendable devices used in underwater acoustics and sonar systems. 2. They are primarily used for mapping the ocean floor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. With reference to the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy, recently seen in the news, consider the following: 1. Biopolymers and enzymes 2. Marine and space research 3. Precision biotherapeutics 4. Climate resilient agriculture How many of the above are included under the thematic sectors of the BioE3 Policy? A) Only one B) Only two C) Only three D) All four
Answer : D
Q. Ministry of Environment has assured that the Great Nicobar Project will not displace or disturb the indigenous tribes. For which of the following tribes, the concerns have been raised? A) Onge B) Jarawa C) Sentinelese D) Shompen
Answer : D
Q. Which Tamil actor has recently launched his party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam? A) Vijay B) Vikram C) R Madhvan D) Surya
Answer : A
Q. Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has recently inaugurated the GST Bhawan, an Official complex of CGST, in which city A) Udaipur B) Uri C) Ujjain D) Unnao
Answer : A
Q. Which state government has launched the Subhadra scheme under which ₹50,000 will be provided over five years to one crore women between the ages of 21 and 60? A) Assam B) Odisha C) Rajasthan D) Bihar
Answer : B
Q. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Nestle? A) Peter Brabeck-Letmathe B) Rex Tillerson C) Urs Rohner D) Laurent Freixe
Answer : D
Q. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented four BHISHM Cubes to the Ukrainian government during his visit to the war-torn country where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy under the shadow of the raging war with Russia. What is the meaning of ‘M’ in “BHISHM”? A) Madad B) Maitri C) Mini D) Maple
Answer : B
Q. Indian wrestler Ronak Dahiya has won the bronze medal in Men’s Greco -Roman ____ kilograms event at Under-17 World Wrestling Championship in Jordan. A) 60 B) 80 C) 100 D) 110
Answer : D
Q. Diana Pundole, who was in the news recently, is associated with which sport? A) Racing B) Squash C) Kho Kho D) Squash
Answer : A
Q. How many new districts have been announced to be created in the Union Territory of Ladakh? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
Answer : C
Q. Which has become the first state to implement the Unified Pension Scheme? A) Uttar Pradesh B) Madhya Pradesh C) Maharashtra D) Tamil Nadu
Answer : C
Q. Who has developed the PROMPT, DRIPS, and JAL VIDYUT DPR online platforms? A) NTPC Limited B) Power Grid Corporation of India C) Tata Power Company Limited D) Central Electricity Authority
Answer : D
Q. Where was the 19th CII India Africa Business Conclave held? A) Mumbai B) Hyderabad C) Chennai D) New Delhi
Answer : D
Q. Which country will host the 9th ICC Women’s T20 World Cup? A) Sri Lanka B) India C) UAE D) South Africa
Answer : C
Q. Who has been appointed as the chef de mission of the Indian contingent at the upcoming Paris Paralympics? A) Abhinav Bindra B) Satya Prakash Sangwan C) Annu Raj Singh D) Karnam Malleswari
Answer : B
Q. With reference to the production of Ethanol in India, consider the following statements: 1. It is produced from sugarcane-based materials, rice and maize. 2. The Department of Food and Public Distribution is the primary agency promoting the establishment of fuel-grade ethanol distilleries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Shiveluch Volcano, recently seen in the news, lies in which country? A) Italy B) Peru C) Russia D) Spain
Answer : C
Q. In which year did the World Health Organization (WHO) declare India polio-free? A) 2014 B) 2016 C) 2018 D) 2020
Answer : A
Q. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador for GRM Basmati Rice? A) Sharukh Khan B) Salman Khan C) Amitabh Bachchan D) MS Dhoni
Answer : B
Q. Which airport has won the title of Best Airport at the India Travel Awards? A) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru B) Cochin International Airport, Kochi C) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad D) Mangaluru International Airport, Mangaluru
Answer : C
Q. Who is the author of the book ‘Modi’s Governance Triumph: Reshaping India’s Path to Prosperity’? A) Tarun Chugh B) Amit Shah C) J. P. Nadda D) Manohar Lal Khattar
Answer : A
Q. Who has won the 26th CEAT Men’s International Cricketer of the Year Award? A) Virat Kohli B) Rohit Sharma C) KL Rahul D) Shubman Gill
Answer : B
Q. Who has won the 26th CEAT Men’s ODI Batsman of the Year Award? A) Virat Kohli B) Rohit Sharma C) Shubman Gill D) Shreyas Iyer
Answer : A
Q. Which among the following institutions has announced the establishment of India’s first Constitution Museum, “The Constitution Academy and The Rights & Freedoms Museum,” to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution? A) IIT Delhi B) National Law School of India University C) Lovely Professional University D) Jindal Global University
Answer : D
Q. Recently, NASA has launched the Tanager-1 Satellite for which of the following purposes? A) To detect carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) emissions B) To test the feasibility of Artemis Programme C) To test the performance of hypersonic ballistic missile D) To enhance the functioning of Global Positioning System
Answer : A
Q. Which is India’s first reusable hybrid rocket to be launched successfully in August 2024? A) RASHMI -1 B) RHUMI-1 C) RASIKA -1 D) SIROHI -1
Answer : B
Q. Shikhar Dhawan, who was in the news recently, belongs to which field? A) Hockey B) Badminton C) Cricket D) Tennis
Answer : C
Q. How many agreements /Memorandum of Understanding were signed between India and Ukraine during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Ukraine? A) three B) four C) five D) six
Answer : B
Q. Students of which classes are eligible for scholarships under the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana? A) VI to IX B) V to X C) IX to XII D) IV to IX
Answer : A
Q. Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, is located in which one of the following countries? A) Nepal B) Malaysia C) Vietnam D) Cambodia
Answer : D
Q. Which of the following are related to the Right to Education in India? 1. Unnikrishnan vs. State of Andhra Pradesh, 1993 2. Article 51A 3. Article 21A 4. 91st Constitutional Amendment Act Select the correct Answer using the code given below: A) 1 and 2 only B) 1, 3 and 4 only C) 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2 and 3 only
Answer : D
Q. Which organization partnered with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) to scale up indigenous Zinc-ion battery technologies and develop new variants of zinc materials? A) Bharat Aluminum Company B) Tata Steel Ltd C) Sterlite Copper D) Hindustan Zinc Ltd
Answer : D
Q. Which among the following institutions has announced the establishment of India’s first Constitution Museum, “The Constitution Academy and The Rights & Freedoms Museum,” to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution? A) IIT Delhi B) National Law School of India University C) Lovely Professional University D) Jindal Global University
Answer : D
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Vigyan Dhara Scheme, recently seen in the news: 1. It is a central sector scheme managed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) designed to enhance India’s Science and Technology (S&T) capabilities through a streamlined approach. 2. Focused interventions will be taken up under the scheme to enhance the participation of women in the field of Science and Technology (S&T). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Who among the following athletes won the Lausanne Diamond League javelin event 2024, surpassing Neeraj Chopra’s impressive season-best throw of 89.49m, with a remarkable second-round throw of 90.61m? A) Oliver Helander B) Julius Yego C) Julian Weber D) Anderson Peters
Answer : D
Q. How many wetlands of India have been declared as Wetlands of International Importance or Ramsar sites as of August 2024? A) 82 B) 85 C) 92 D) 75
Answer : B
Q. The newly declared Ramsar Site Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary lies in which state of India? A) Kerala B) Karnataka C) Tamil Nadu D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer : C
Q. The newly declared Ramsar Site Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary lies in which state of India? A) Madhya Pradesh B) Odisha C) Maharashtra D) Tamil Nadu
Answer : D
Q. The newly declared Ramsar site Tawa Reservoir lies in which state of India? A) Odisha B) Assam C) Uttar Pradesh D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer : D
Q. Who will be the Indian flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Paralympics? A) Devendra Jhajharia and Ekta Bhyan B) Varun Singh Bhati and Jayanti Behera C) Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav D) Mariyappan Thangavelu and Avani Lekhara
Answer : C
Q. What is the mascot of the 2024 Paris Summer Paralympics Games? A) Schneemann B) Lillehammer C) Hodori D) Phryge
Answer : D
Q. What is the motto for the Paris Paralympics 2024? A) Passion Connected B) Hot. Cool. Yours. C) Games Wide Open D) With Glowing Hearts
Answer : C
Q. Which state government has announced the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan Yojana on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day? A) Madhya Pradesh B) Bihar C) Uttar Pradesh D) Jharkhand
Answer : C
Q. Which country hosted the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit 2024? A) Thailand B) Indonesia C) India D) Sri Lanka
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube, recently seen in the news: 1. It is the world’s first underwater hospital. 2. It was designed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri). Which of the statements given above is/are correct A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : B
Q. Who has become the first Indian state to launch a Gross Environment Product Index? A) Madhya Pradesh B) Bihar C) Haryana D) Uttarakhand
Answer : D
Q. Indian has joined hands with country for the establishment of a new water technology center at IITMadras, which is expected to serve as a “key contributor” to India’s efforts to achieve sustainable water supply for all? A) Japan B) Isarel C) USA D) Russia
Answer : B
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA): 1. It is an Inter-Service Organisation functioning under the Department of Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence. 2. It was formed after the 1962 Sino-India war and is responsible for second-party Quality Assurance (QA) of all defence stores and equipment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. Shiveluch volcano, recently seen in the news, is located in: A) Russia B) Italy C) Indonesia D) Kenya
Answer : A
Q. Guam Island, recently seen in the news, is located in: A) South China Sea B) Baltic Sea C) Indian Ocean D) Pacific Ocean
Answer : D
Q. India has agreed to purchase how many MW of additional electricity from Nepal during the visit of Nepal’s foreign minister to India in August 2024? A) 251 MW B) 350 MW C) 440 MW D) 550 MW
Answer : A
Q. With how many countries India holds 2+2 Dialogue? A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 3
Answer : B
Q. Consider the following statements regarding National Geoscience Award: 1. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious national awards in the field of geosciences. 2. It was instituted by the Union Ministry of Earth Science. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. Deutsche Bank has appointed __ as its head of global corporate coverage for India and Sri Lanka. A) Arun Bansal B) Sukumaran Nair C) Sunil Grover D) Manik Chhabra
Answer : D
Q. Which state government has launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan? A) Kerala B) Maharashtra C) Bihar D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer : B
Q. The Shaheen-II Missile is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed by which one of the following countries? A) Iran B) North Korea C) Egypt D) Pakistan
Answer : D
Q. Teesta-V Hydropower Station, recently seen in the news, lies in which one of the following states? A) West Bengal B) Sikkim C) Assam D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer : B
Q. Which day is observed as National Space Day in India? A) 22 August B) 23 August C) 21 August D) 24 August
Answer : B
Q. Which is India’s second indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN)? A) INS Arighat B) INS Arihant C) INS Talwar D) INS Vikramaditya
Answer : A
Q. Paul Kagame began his fourth term as President of which country? A) Cabo Verde B) Seychelles C) Comoros D) Rwanda
Answer : D
Q. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman & Managing Director of NHPC Limited? A) Raj Kumar Chaudhary B) Dilip Kumar C) Ramesh Singh D) Alok Sharma
Answer : A
Q. Vinay Mohan Kwatra took charge as India’s Ambassador to which country? A) France B) Russia C) Japan D) USA
Answer : D
Q. Which Indian para shuttler was recently suspended by the Badminton World Federation? A) Mandeep Kaur B) Manasi Joshi C) Pramod Bhagat D) Vinay Singh
Answer : C
Q. The Javelin Throw gold medallist in the Paris Olympics 2024, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem is set to be honoured with Hilal-e-Imtiaz by the country’s government. Hilal-e-Imtiaz is the _ highest civilian award given by the Government of Pakistan. A) First B) Second C) Third D) Fourth
Answer : B
Q. Which is the first state to provide cash to adolescent girls to buy sanitary napkins? A) Madhya Pradesh B) Uttar Pradesh C) Haryana D) Gujarat
Answer : A
Q. The primary objective of the Jiyo Parsi Scheme is to: A) promote the cultural heritage of the Parsi community B) provide educational scholarships to Parsi students C) reverse the declining trend of the Parsi population in India D) establish new Parsi settlements in India
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: 1. It is an ongoing Indian Railways mission to redevelop railway stations across India. 2. It shall cater for the introduction of new amenities as well as the upgradation and replacement of existing amenities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBV) Scheme: 1. It provides the facility to have at least one residential school for girls from Classes VI-XII in every educationally backward block (EBB) of the country. 2. It provides for 100% reservation of the seats for girls belonging to SC, ST, OBC, or minority communities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) have collaborated to launch __ initiative to enhance the travel experience for passengers on Indian Railways and Namo Bharat Trains. A) One India – One Ticket B) One India – One Namo C) One India – One Coach D) One India – One Window
Answer : A
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Krishi-Decision Support System: 1. It is a geospatial platform specifically designed for Indian agriculture. 2. It is developed jointly by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Space. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Mera Peak, recently seen in the news, is located in which country? A) Afghanistan B) Pakistan C) India D) Nepal
Answer : D
Q. What was the theme of the 78th Independence Day celebration of India? A) Viksit Bharat B) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav C) Viksit Bharat @ 2047 D) Jan-Bhagidari
Answer : C
Q. Who has been appointed as India’s Permanent Representative to United Nations (UN)? A) Parvathaneni Harish B) Raj Kumar Chaudhary C) Harish Dudani D) Praveena Rai
Answer : A
Q. Which airport has become the first Indian airport to achieve the status of ‘Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport’ (Level 5 certification) under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme of Airport Council International (ACI)? A) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi B) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru C) Cochin International Airport, Kochi D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad
Answer : A
Q. Renowned Indian scientist Dr Ram Narain Agarwal, a pivotal figure in the development of India’s missile system, died at the age of 84. He known as the Father of __. A) Prahaar B) Agni C) BrahMos D) Pralay
Answer : B
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Investor Education and Protection Fund: 1. It was established under the Companies Act, 1956. 2. It is managed by the Reserve Bank of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist, Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris. Bindra won India’s first individual Olympic gold in the Men’s 10-meter Air Rifle event at which Olympics? A) 2010 Winter Olympics Vancouver B) 2012 Summer Olympics London C) 2004 Summer Olympics Athens D) 2008 Summer Olympics Beijing
Answer : D
Q. Which is the first state to provide cash to adolescent girls to buy sanitary napkins? A) Madhya Pradesh B) Uttar Pradesh C) Bihar C) Jharkhand
Answer : A
Q. How many memoranda of understanding were signed between India and Maldives during S.Jaishnakar’s visit to Maldives? A) three B) two C) five D) four
Answer : B
Q. The Ministry of External Affairs has granted a grant to which Indian space agency for the launch of the Nepalese satellite Munal? A) New Space India Limited (NSIL) B) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C) Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) D) Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk-III (LVM3)
Answer : A
Q. Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the 18th Governor of which state? A) Madhya Pradesh B) Uttar Pradesh C) Haryana D) Sikkim
Answer : D
Q. The joint military exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’ is being conducted between India and which country? A) Sri Lanka B) Nepal C) Thailand D) Vietnam
Answer : A
Q. Which state government has launched the ‘Nijut Moina Scheme’, an initiative aimed at eradicating child marriages by empowering female students and promoting education over early marriage? A) Odisha B) Assam C) Madhya Pradesh D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer : B
Q. NEOWISE Telescope, recently seen in news, was launched by: A) ISRO B) NASA C) European Space Agency D) World Meteorological Organisation
Answer : B
Q. Exercise Udara Shakti, was conducted between India and: A) France B) Malaysia C) Australia D) Bhutan
Answer : B
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Pinaka-MK3 weapon system: 1. It is a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). 2. It delivers lethal and responsive fire against a variety of area targets located within a range of 2000km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve is situated in which one of the following States? A) Chhattisgarh B) West Bengal C) Gujarat D) Jharkhand
Answer : A
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Clean Plant Programme: 1. It prioritizes affordable access to clean plant material for all farmers, regardless of their landholding size. 2. It is implemented by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. Bhoj Wetland, recently in news is located in: A) Tamil Nadu B) Uttar PradeshC) Maharashtra D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer : D
Q. Who is the youngest Indian to win a medal in the Summer Olympics? A) Aarti Saha B) Aman Sehrawat C) Manu Bhaker D) Saurabh Chaudhary
Answer : B
Q. How many agreements were signed during the visit of Saint Kitts and Nevis’s foreign minister to India recently? A) 2 B) 3 C) 5 D) 6
Answer : B
Q. The Indian men’s hockey team won the bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics by defeating which team? A) Germany B) Spain C) Croatia D) France
Answer : B
Q. Which state/states in India is/are yet to implement the Right to Education Act 2009? A) Punjab, Telangana, West Bengal, and Kerala B) Bihar, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Haryana C) Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Assam, and Ladakh D) Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan
Answer : A
Q. Who has won the 4th CAVA(Central Asian Volleyball Association) Women’s Volleyball Nations League tournament? A) Nepal B) India C) Sri Lanka D) Maldives
Answer : B
Q. Neeraj Chopra won the Silver Medal in the men’s javelin throw event with a best throw of 89.45 meters at the Paris Olympics and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won gold with a throw of _. A) 92.77 meters B) 92.87 meters C) 92.97 meters D) 92.57 meters
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Advanced Land Navigation System: 1. It is a Ring Laser Gyro (RLG) based navigation system. 2. It provides GPS and Hybrid Navigation data for the navigation requirements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Mission LiFE: 1. It is an India-led global mass movement to nudge individual and community action to protect the environment 2. It was launched at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. Which state has launched the ‘Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan’ Scheme to increase solar rooftop potential? A) Goa B) Gujarat C) Bihar D) Jharkhand
Answer : A
Q. Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn in as president of which country? A) Iran B) Iraq C) Saudi Arabia D) Qatar
Answer : A
Q. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)? A) Suman Sharma B) Dinesh Dasa C) Ankit Garg D) Preeti Sudan
Answer : D
Q. India has been elected as the Vice-Chair of which supply chain body of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)? A) India B) USA C) France D) Germany
Answer : A
Q. How many countries are the members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)? A) 15 B) 14 C) 17 D) 20
Answer : B
Q. Which city of India will host the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists? A) New Delhi B) Mumbai C) Chennai D) Kolkata
Answer : A
Q. Which Indian city is the latest to receive the World Craft City tag from the World Crafts Council International? A) Jammu B) Baramulla C) Kashmir D) Kishtwar
Answer : A
Q. Which Indian shooter has won a bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 Positions event at the 2024 Paris Olympics? A) Swapnil Kusale B) Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar C) Saurabh Chaudhary D) Arjun Babuta
Answer : A
Q. Where was the State Conclave on Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum held? A) Chennai B) Mumbai C) Hyderabad D) New Delhi
Answer : D
Q. Exercise Tarang Shakti, recently seen in the news, is an: A) air exercise B) navy exercise C) army exercise D) None of the above
Answer : A
Q. “Jhumur” is a traditional dance performed in which one of the following states? A) Karnataka B) Assam C) Rajasthan D) Odisha
Answer : B
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: 1. It is a single-seat supersonic multirole fighter aircraft designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 2. It is India’s first indigenous fighter jet. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority: 1. It is set up to fix and revise the prices of controlled bulk drugs. 2. It works under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. With reference to the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme, consider the following statements: 1. It is one of the flagship programmes for Skilling Indian Youth in Trade disciplines. 2. All apprentices are issued a Certificate of Proficiency by the Government under this scheme. 3. It provides a guarantee of employment after completion of training as an apprentice. How many of the above statements are correct? A) Only one B) Only two C) All three D) None
Answer : B
Q. Which of the following has received the ‘Global Water Tech Award 2024’ in the ‘organization’ category for its initiatives in environmental conservation?A) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation B) Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation C) Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation D) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation
Answer : A
Q. What is India’s rank among 119 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 report? A) 19th B) 29th C) 31st D) 39th
Answer : D
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Women Entrepreneurship Program: 1. It is designed to address the distinct challenges that women face when starting and growing businesses. 2. It offers financial grants and features its products on the Skill India Digital Hub. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. The 2000 MW Sharavathy Hydro-Pumped Storage plant is being developed in which state? A) Odisha B) Kerala C) Andhra Pradesh D) Karnataka
Answer : D
Q. How much loan will be provided by the government of India to Vietnam? A) $300 million B) $500 million C) $100 million D) $200 million
Answer : A
Q. Which country will help in the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat? A) Singapore B) Vietnam C) Indonesia D) Malaysia
Answer : B ✓ Agreement to develop National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat
Q. Where was the 4th Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024 held? A) Patna, Bihar B) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh C) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh D) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer : C
Q. Which among the following educational institution has been granted the distinguished Special Consultative Status by the UN Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) for its substantial contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals? A) KIIT B) IISc Bengaluru C) JNU D) Amity University
Answer : A
Q. Who has been conferred the V Venkayya Epigraphy Award for 2024? A) Neeli Bendapudi B) V. Vedachalam C) Shanti Lakra D) Deepika Misra
Answer : B
Q. Who has created history by becoming India’s youngest Olympic referee in boxing at Paris Olympic 2024? A) Rahul Dsa B) Venkatesh Ramachandran C) Tejas Nagvenkar D) Kabilan Sai Ashok
Answer : D
Q. World Breastfeeding Week is a global healthcare event celebrated annually from August 1st to 7th. What is the theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2024? A) Step up for Breastfeeding – Educate and Support B) Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility C) Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet! D) Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all
Answer : D
Q. Consider the following: 1. Sunflower Oil 2. Rubber crop 3. Sugar 4. Coffee How many of the above commodity prices are monitored by the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs? A) Only one B) Only two C) Only three D) All four
Answer : B
Q. The WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (WHO GCTM) is located in which one of the following states? A) Telangana B) Rajasthan C) Madhya Pradesh D) Gujarat
Answer : D
Q. Which games are NOT depicted in the commemorative stamp issued by the Postal Department on the 33rd Paris Olympics? A) Javelin Throw B) Field Hockey C) Sailing D) Badminton
Answer : D
Q. Robert “Kelly” Ortberg has been appointed as the CEO of which of the following company? A) Spirit AeroSystems B) Boeing C) Airbus SE D) Tesla
Answer : B
Q. Who will be India’s flagbearer in the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics? A) Manu Bhaker B) PV Sindhu C) Rhythm Sangwan D) Ramita Jindal
Answer : A
Q. Tata Group unveils ₹27,000 crore semiconductor facility in which state? A) Gujarat B) Uttar Pradesh C) Andhra Pradesh D) Assam
Answer : D
Q. Veteran Gandhian and social worker Shobhana Ranade passed away recently at the age of 100. In which year she was awarded the Padma Bhushan for her social work? A) 2003 B) 2004 C) 2006 D) 2001
Answer : D
Q. Which state recently became the first in India to buy all crops from farmers at MSP? A) Haryana B) Punjab C) Uttar Pradesh D) Bihar
Answer : A
Q. Where did the helicopter of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina land in India after shefled Bangladesh in August 2024? A) Hindon air base B) Air Force Station Arjan Singh C) Awantipur Air Force Station D) Ambala Air Force Station
Answer : A
Q. Who is the author of the book titled “Breaking Rocks and Barriers”? A) Arvind Subramanian B) Shashi Tharoor C) Sudipta Sengupta D) Pulapre Balakrishnan
Answer : C
Q. Who has been appointed as the 22nd Director General of the Assam Rifles? A) Sujoy Lal Thaosen B) Vineet McCarty C) Umesh Mishra D) Vikas Lakhera
Answer : D
Q. Noah Lyles edged past Jamaican Kishane Thompson to win his first Olympic gold medal in a lifetimebest 9.784 seconds. He is from which country? A) Poland B) France C) Australia D) United States
Answer : D
Q. Where was the first BIMSTEC Business Summit meeting held? A) New Delhi B) Kathmandu C) Dhaka D) Thimphu
Answer : A
Q. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was found overweight by how many grams, which led to her disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics? A) 100 grams B) 150 grams C) 200 grams D) 125 grams
Answer : A
Q. Who is the only wrestler who has won two medals in the Olympics? A) Bajrang Punia B) Sushil Kumar C) Yogeshwar Dutt D) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Answer : B ✓ Sushil Kumar bronze at the 2008 Beijing olympics and silver at the 2012 London olympics.
Q. Where was the Viraasat handloom exhibition organised on the occasion of the 10th National Handloom Day? A) New Delhi B) Mumbai C) Chennai D) Hyderabad
Answer : A
Q. Who took the oath as the 25th Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry? A) Vinai Kumar Saxena B) K. Kailashnathan C) Manoj Sinha D) Praful Khoda Patel
Answer : B
