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Current Affairs- December, 2023

Why was the Airbus A340, a charter plane carrying mostly Indians detained in France?

A. Weather-related concerns

B. Suspected human trafficking allegations

C. Passport verification

D. Mechanical issues

2. Who is the treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Trust overseeing Ram temple preparations?

A. Champat Rai B. Nripendra Mishra

C. Mahant Nrityagopal Das D. Govind Devagiri

3. Who has recently become the first woman medical officer deployed at Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, marking a significant stride towards gender inclusivity in India’s armed forces?

A. Shiva Chouhan B. Nandini Sharma

C. Geetika Koul D. Prerna Deosthalee

4. What was the theme of World AIDS Day 2023?

A. Let Communities Lead

B. Bridges of Understanding

C. Harmony in Healing

D. Community for Healing

5. Which institution developed Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology (AMRIT) for water purification, as highlighted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti?

A. IIT Bombay B. IIT Madras

C. IIT Kharagpur D. IIT Delhi

6. In which Indian city were the 115 million-year-old Early Cretaceous shark fossils discovered?

A. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh B. Jaipur, Rajasthan

C. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan D. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

7. The Ministry of Rural Development has collaborated with which venture to expand the reach of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) associated with DAY-NRLM?

A. JioMart B. BigBasket

C. Amazon D. Flipkart

8. Which sport is being introduced in the 2024 Khelo India Youth Games for the first time?

A. Squash B. Kayaking

C. Canoe Slalom D. Canoeing

9. What is the name of Google’s most advanced AI model, launched by its parent company, Alphabet?

A. Nebula B. AlphaCode

C. Gemini D. Orion

10. At COP-28 in Dubai, what ranking did India achieve in the latest edition of the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)?

a) 7^th b)6^th c)5^th d)8th

11. Where did Tropical Cyclone Jasper make landfall?

A. Australia B. Fiji

C. Indonesia D. New Zealand

12. “VINBAX-23” is a military exercise between the armies of India and which country?

A. Iran B. Vietnam

C. Malaysia D. Sri Lanka

13. Where is the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change taking place?

A. Dubai, UAE B. New York, USA

C. Paris, France D. Geneva, Switzerland

14. What is the name of the cyclonic storm forecasted by the India Meteorological Department over the southwest Bay of Bengal in December 2023?

A. Cyclone Nivar B. Cyclone Amphan

C. Cyclone Vayu D. Cyclone Michaung

15. Recently, Haryana has emerged victorious in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24 by defeating?

A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra

C. Rajasthan D. Punjab

16. In which city was the Swarved Mahamandir, recognized as the world’s largest meditation centre, inaugurated?

A. Ujjain B. Varanasi

C. New Delhi D. Rishikesh

17. Which of the following is recognized as the world’s largest office building?

A. Surat Diamond Bourse

B. Mumbai Diamond Center

C. Global Jewelry Hub

D. Dwarka City

18. Which legislation replaces the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC)?

A. Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023

B. Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023

C. Indian Evidence Act, 1872

D. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023

19. What is the causative agent of white lung’ syndrome that was recently making news?

A. Fungi B. Bacteria

C. Protozoa D. Virus

20. Which Indian financial institution has been honoured with the title “Bank of the Year (India) 2023” by The Banker, a renowned publication under the Financial Times umbrella?

A. Federal Bank B. IndusInd Bank

C. ICICI Bank D. HDFC Bank

21. In which country was a statue dedicated to ‘Thiruvalluvar’ unveiled recently?

A. Germany B. USA

C. Brazil D. France

22. Which Indian states have emerged as leaders in deploying higher capacities under the “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects” scheme?

A. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

B. Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh

C. Uttar Pradesh and Kerala

D. Gujarat and Maharashtra

23. Recently, which historical site earned the title of the 8th wonder of the world, surpassing Italy’s Pompeii?

A. Chichen Itza B. The Parthenon

C. Petra D. Angkor Wat

24. Who received the National Award for ‘Best Personality- Empowerment of Differently-abled’ in a ceremony organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities?

A. Renuka Shahane B. Prashant Agrawal

C. Anil Kapoor D. Manoj Joshi

25. Mahe, Malvan and Mangrol are the names of which products recently launched?

A. Submarines

B. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

C. Anti Submarine Warships

D. Intercontinental Missiles

26. Whose birth anniversary is commemorated on Good Governance Day?

A. Lal Bahadur Shastri

B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

C. Jawaharlal Nehru

D. Indira Gandhi

27. The world’s first portable hospital, ‘Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube,’ was unveiled on 2nd December 2023 in which city?

A. Bangalore B. New Delhi

C. Gurugram D. Mumbai

28. Who has been named as the United World Wrestling Rising Star of the Year 2023?

A. Sakshi Malik

B. Nisha Dahiya

C. Geetika Jakhar

D. Antim Panghal

29. BCCI has recently decided to retire the jersey of which former cricketer?

A. Saurabh Ganguly

B. Sunil Gavaskar

C. Ravi Shastri

D. MS Dhoni

30. Which Indian recently successfully climbed Antarctica’s highest peak ‘Mount Vinson’?

A. Arunima Sinha

B. Luv Raj Singh Dharamshaktu

C. Sheikh Hasan Khan

D. Anshu Jamsenpa

ज्यादातर भारतीयों को ले जाने वाले चार्टर विमान एयरबस A340 को फ्रांस में क्यों हिरासत में लिया गया?

A. मौसम संबंधी चिंताएँ

B. संदिग्ध मानव तस्करी के आरोप

C. पासपोर्ट सत्यापन

D. यांत्रिक मुद्दे

2. राम मंदिर की तैयारियों की देखरेख करने वाले श्री राम जन्मभूमि तीर्थ ट्रस्ट के कोषाध्यक्ष कौन हैं?

A. चंपत राय B. नृपेंद्र मिश्रा

C. महंत नृत्यगोपाल दास D. गोविंद देवगिरी

3. हाल ही में दुनिया के सबसे ऊंचे युद्धक्षेत्र सियाचिन में तैनात होने वाली पहली महिला चिकित्सा अधिकारी कौन बनी हैं, जो भारत के सशस्त्र बलों में लैंगिक समावेशिता की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण प्रगति है?

A. शिव चौहान B. नंदिनी शर्मा

C. गीतिका कौल D. प्रेरणा देवस्थली

4. विश्व एड्स दिवस 2023 का विषय क्या था?

A. समुदायों को नेतृत्व करने दें

B. समझ के पुल

C. उपचार में सामंजस्य

D. उपचार के लिए समुदाय

5. जल शक्ति मंत्रालय द्वारा रेखांकित जल शुद्धिकरण के लिए किस संस्थान ने भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी द्वारा आर्सेनिक और धातु निष्कासन (एएमआरआईटी) विकसित किया है?

A. आईआईटी बॉम्बे B. आईआईटी मद्रास

C. आईआईटी खड़गपुर D. आईआईटी दिल्ली

6. 115 मिलियन वर्ष पुराने अर्ली क्रेटेशियस शार्क जीवाश्म किस भारतीय शहर में खोजे गए थे?

A. वाराणसी, उत्तर प्रदेश B. जयपुर, राजस्थान

C. जैसलमेर, राजस्थान D. भोपाल, मध्य प्रदेश

7. ग्रामीण विकास मंत्रालय ने DAY-NRLM से जुड़े स्वयं सहायता समूहों (SHG) की पहुंच का विस्तार करने के लिए किस उद्यम के साथ सहयोग किया है?

A. जियोमार्ट B. बिगबास्केट

C. अमेज़न D. फ्लिपकार्ट

8. 2024 खेलो इंडिया यूथ गेम्स में पहली बार कौन सा खेल शामिल किया जा रहा है?

A. स्क्वैश B. कयाकिंग

C. डोंगी स्लैलम D. कैनोइंग

9. Google के सबसे उन्नत AI मॉडल का नाम क्या है, जिसे इसकी मूल कंपनी Alphabet द्वारा लॉन्च किया गया है?

A. निहारिका B. अल्फ़ाकोड

C. मिथुन D. ओरियन

10. दुबई में COP-28 में, जलवायु परिवर्तन प्रदर्शन सूचकांक (CCPI) के नवीनतम संस्करण में भारत ने कौन सी रैंकिंग हासिल की?

A. 7वां B. 6वां C. 5वां D. 8वां

11. उष्णकटिबंधीय चक्रवात जैस्पर कहाँ पहुँचा?

A. ऑस्ट्रेलिया B. फिजी

C. इंडोनेशिया D. न्यूजीलैंड

12. “विनबैक्स-23” भारत और किस देश की सेनाओं के बीच एक सैन्य अभ्यास है?

A. ईरान B. वियतनाम

C. मलेशिया D. श्रीलंका

13. जलवायु परिवर्तन पर संयुक्त राष्ट्र फ्रेमवर्क कन्वेंशन के लिए पार्टियों के सम्मेलन (COP28) का 28वां सत्र कहाँ हो रहा है?

A. दुबई, संयुक्त अरब अमीरात B. न्यूयॉर्क, यूएसए

C. पेरिस, फ्रां D. जिनेवा, स्विट्जरलैंड

14. भारत मौसम विज्ञान विभाग द्वारा दिसंबर 2023 में दक्षिण पश्चिम बंगाल की खाड़ी के ऊपर पूर्वानुमानित चक्रवाती तूफान का नाम क्या है?

A. चक्रवात निवार

B. चक्रवात अम्फान

C. चक्रवात वायु

D. चक्रवात मिचौंग

15. हाल ही में विजय हजारे ट्रॉफी 2023-24 में हरियाणा किसको हराकर विजेता बना है?

A. गुजरात B. महाराष्ट्र

C. राजस्थान D. पंजाब

16. विश्व के सबसे बड़े ध्यान केंद्र के रूप में पहचाने जाने वाले स्वर्वेद महामंदिर का उद्घाटन किस शहर में किया गया?

A. उज्जैन B. वाराणसी

C. नई दिल्ली D. ऋषिकेश

17. निम्नलिखित में से किसे विश्व के सबसे बड़े कार्यालय भवन के रूप में मान्यता प्राप्त है?

A. सूरत डायमंड बोर्स

B. मुंबई डायमंड सेंटर

C. ग्लोबल ज्वेलरी हब

D. द्वारका शहर

18. कौन सा कानून आपराधिक प्रक्रिया संहिता, 1973 (सीआरपीसी) की जगह लेता है?

A. भारतीय न्याय (द्वितीय) संहिता, 2023

B. भारतीय साक्ष्य (द्वितीय) विधेयक, 2023

C. भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम, 1872

D. भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा (द्वितीय) संहिता, 2023

19. व्हाइट लंग सिंड्रोम का प्रेरक एजेंट क्या है जो हाल ही में खबरों में था?

A. कवक B. बैक्टीरिया

C. प्रोटोजोआ D. वायरस

20. किस भारतीय वित्तीय संस्थान को फाइनेंशियल टाइम्स के तहत प्रसिद्ध प्रकाशन द बैंकर द्वारा “बैंक ऑफ द ईयर (इंडिया) 2023” की उपाधि से सम्मानित किया गया है?

A. फेडरल बैंक B. इंडसइंड बैंक

C. आईसीआईसीआई बैंक D. एचडीएफसी बैंक

21. हाल ही में किस देश में ‘तिरुवल्लुवर’ को समर्पित एक प्रतिमा का अनावरण किया गया?

A. जर्मनी B. यूएसए

C. ब्राज़ील D. फ्रांस

22. कौन से भारतीय राज्य “सौर पार्कों और अल्ट्रा मेगा सौर ऊर्जा परियोजनाओं का विकास” योजना के तहत उच्च क्षमता तैनात करने में अग्रणी बनकर उभरे हैं?

A. कर्नाटक और तमिलनाडु

B. राजस्थान और आंध्र प्रदेश

C. उत्तर प्रदेश और केरल

D. गुजरात और महाराष्ट्र

23. हाल ही में किस ऐतिहासिक स्थल ने इटली के पोम्पेई को पछाड़कर दुनिया के 8वें अजूबे का खिताब हासिल किया?

A. चिचेन इट्ज़ा B. पार्थेनन

C. पेट्रा D. अंगकोरवाट

24. दिव्यांगजन सशक्तिकरण विभाग द्वारा आयोजित एक समारोह में ‘सर्वश्रेष्ठ व्यक्तित्व- दिव्यांगजन सशक्तिकरण’ का राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार किसे प्राप्त हुआ?

A. रेणुका शहाणे B. प्रशांत अग्रवाल

C. अनिल कपूर D. मनोज जोशी

25. माहे, मालवन और मंगरोल हाल ही में लॉन्च किए गए किन उत्पादों के नाम हैं?

A. पनडुब्बियांगलत

B. मानव रहित हवाई वाहन

C. पनडुब्बी रोधी युद्धपोत सही

D. अंतरमहाद्वीपीय मिसाइलें

26. सुशासन दिवस पर किसकी जयंती मनाई जाती है?

A. लाल बहादुर शास्त्री

B. अटल बिहारी वाजपेई

C. जवाहरलाल नेहरू

D. इंदिरा गांधी

27. दुनिया का पहला पोर्टेबल अस्पताल, ‘आरोग्य मैत्री एड क्यूब’ का अनावरण 2 दिसंबर 2023 को किस शहर में किया गया?

A. बेंगलुरु B. नई दिल्ली

C. गुरूग्राम D. मुंबई

28. यूनाइटेड वर्ल्ड रेसलिंग राइजिंग स्टार ऑफ द ईयर 2023 के रूप में किसे नामित किया गया है?

A. साक्षी मलिक

B. निशा दहिया

C. गीतिका जाखड़

D. अंतिम पंघाल

29. बीसीसीआई ने हाल ही में किस पूर्व क्रिकेटर की जर्सी को रिटायर करने का फैसला किया है?

A. सौरभ गांगुली

B. सुनील गावस्कर

C. रवि शास्त्री

D. एमएस धोनी

30. हाल ही में किस भारतीय ने अंटार्कटिका की सबसे ऊंची चोटी ‘माउंट विंसन’ पर सफलतापूर्वक चढ़ाई की?

A. अरुणिमा सिन्हा

B. लव राज सिंह धर्मशक्तू

C. शेख हसन खान

D. अंशु जामसेंपा

Answers:

B. 2. D. 3. C. 4. A. 5. B. 6. C. 7. A. 8. A. 9. C. 10. A. 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. D. 15. C. 16. B 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. A 21. D 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. D 30. D

Current Affairs- January, 2024

“Torkham Crossing”, recently seen in the news, is related to:

(a) Iran and Afghanistan

(b) Pakistan and Afghanistan

(d) Turkey and Iran

2. Which sport did Sheetal Devi excel in to receive the Arjuna Award for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games in 2023?

A. Para Canoeing

B. Blind Cricket

C. Para Archery

D. Table Tennis

3. Which initiative was recently launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote cleanliness at pilgrimage sites?

A. Sacred Site Hygiene Program

B. Clean Pilgrimage project

C. Swachh Bharat Initiative

D. Swachh Mandir Campaign

4. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Punjab

C. Sikkim

D. Haryana

5. Who has become India’s number one chess player, leaving behind Vishwanathan Anand?

A. Rameshbabu Praggnanand

B. Gukesh D

C. Pantala Harikrishna

D. Vidit Gujarati

6. Which of the following were NATO’s founding member countries ?

1. Canada 2. Denmark 3. Iceland

4. Greece 5. Luxembourg

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

7. In which Indian state does the Soliga tribe, known for their traditional honey collection practices, reside?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Kerala

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Karnataka

8. Farsi (Persian), recently seen in the news, is the official language of which country?

A. South Africa

B. Iraq

C. Afghanistan

D. Iran

9. What is the acronym for NASA’s robotic lunar rover set to explore the Moon’s South Pole?

A. LUMAR

B. MOONEX

C. VIPER

D. SOLARIS

10. Recently, which state launched the ‘My School-My Pride’ campaign for education transformation?

A. Himachal Pradesh

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Haryana

D. Madhya Pradesh

11. Which region is associated with the tropical cyclone Alvaro that has recently been in the news?

A. South America

B. Southeast Asia

C. Madagascar

D. Australia

12. What is India’s rank in the 2024 Henley Passport Index?

A. 60th

B. 75th

C. 80th

D. 90th

13. Kashmir Valley, is located between which of the following mountains?

(a) The Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range

(b) The Great Himalayas and the Zaskar Range

(d) The Middle Himalayas and Pir Panjal Range

14. At what age does Gabriel Attal become the youngest Prime Minister in modern French history?

A. 37

B. 30

C. 40

D. 34

15. Which country has agreed to host the global peace summit aimed at resolving the conflict initiated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

A. Switzerland

B. France

C. Germany

D. United Kingdom

16. What is the IUCN status of ‘Great Indian Bustard’ recently seen in the news?

A. Least concern

B. Vulnerable

C. Endangered

D. Critically endangered

17. What is the name of China’s cutting-edge ocean drilling vessel designed to penetrate the Earth’s crust and reach the mantle for the first time in human history?

A. Shuijing

B. Mengxiang

C. Tianqi

D. Yueliang

18. Who is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI Awards?

A. Ravi Shastri

B. Rahul Dravid

C. Sachin Tendulkar

D. Virat Kohli

19. ‘Ayutthaya’ is a maritime exercise conducted by two countries?

A. India & Russia

B. India & Thailand

C. India & Japan

D. India & China

20. Wancho Wooden Craft, which has recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, belongs to which state?

A. Bihar

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Arunachal Pradesh

D. Uttar Pradesh

21. What is the theme for observing Earth Rotation Day in 2024?

A. Promoting Environmental Conservation

B. Honoring the Discovery of Our Planet’s Movement

C. Recognizing Human Achievements in Space Exploration

D. Celebrating Earth’s Natural Beauty

22. Which film won the Best Popular Film Award at the Filmfare Awards 2024?

A. Animal

B. 12th failed

C. ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’

D. Donkey

23. Which Indian states are associated with the traditional folk performance, Gangireddu Melam, performed during the Sankranti harvest festival?

A. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

B. Maharashtra and Punjab

C. Tamil Nadu and Kerala

D. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

24. Who won the Australian Open 2024 Men’s Singles title?

A. Daniil Medvedev

B. Novak Djokovic

C. Rohan Bopanna

D. Janic Sinner

25. Which bank of India has introduced the Green Rupee Term Deposit?

A. HDFC Bank

B. Indian Bank

C. State Bank of India (SBI)

D. ICICI Bank

26. What is the name of India’s longest bridge ?

A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu

B. Sardar Patel Crossing

C. Indira Gandhi Bridge

D. Rajiv Gandhi Setu

27. In which Indian state was the 4th Rusoma Orange Festival held in 2024?

A. Nagaland

B. Manipur

C. Arunachal Pradesh

D. Assam

28. What is the name of the scheme introduced by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to empower SC students through residential education?

A. UJJWAL

B. VISHESH

C. SAMRIDDHI

D. SHRESHTA

29. Consider the following Indian States:

Arunachal Pradesh 2. Nagaland 3. Assam

4. Manipur 5. Tripura 6. Mizoram

Which of the above Indian states share the boundaries with Myanmar?

(a) 1, 2, 4 and 6 only

(b) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

30. The term ‘1992 Consensus’, sometimes appeared in the news, is in the context of:

(a) Chinese and Taiwan

(b) Iran and Pakistan

(d) India and Maldives

Answers:

B. 2. C. 3. D. 4. D. 5. A. 6. A. 7. D. 8. D. 9. C. 10. A. 11. C 12. C. 13. A 14. D. 15. A. 16. D 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. C 21. B 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. A

Current Affairs- February, 2024

Religious ritual “ Theyyam’ recently seen in the news, is related to

(a) Odisha (b) Nagaland (c) Kerala (d) Sikkim

“Sammakka Saralamma Jatara or Medaram Jatara”, recently seen in the news, is related to:

(a) Karnataka (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Kerala (d) Telangana

The WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) recently took place in which of the following cities?

(a) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (b) Cape town, South Africa

4, With reference to the Bitcoin, consider the following statements

It was introduced in 2009 by an anonymous creator known as Satoshi Nakamoto.
It’s the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency, using blockchain technology to secure and verify transactions.

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

5. If a country is going through an economic recession, which among the following will be its most likely impact?

Rise in unemployment 2. Spurring Business activities
Quantitative easing by Central Banks

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

6. With reference to Gaganyaan Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?

It is the first crewed Indian space mission.
The mission will carry a crew of astronauts into a low earth orbit at an altitude of 400 km.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. Which of the following states are covered under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution?

Assam 2. Meghalaya 3. Tripura 4. Nagaland

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

The recent report titled, ‘Death Penalty in India: Annual Statistics Report 2023’ was released by which of the following?

(a) Supreme Court of India (b) Amnesty International

The ‘Annual NeSDA Way Forward Report for 2023’ is released by:

(a) NITI Aayog

(b) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances

(d) Department of Investment and Public Asset Management

‘Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India Case’ sometimes seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act of 2021

(b) Right to Education

(d) Right to usage of the Internet

Nohar irrigation project, recently seen in the news, is meant to irrigate districts of which of the following states?

(a) Punjab (b) Haryana (c) Rajasthan (d) Madhya Pradesh

Which of the following countries are part of the Weimar Triangle?

(a) Poland, Italy and Austria (b) France, Germany, and Italy

Recently launched ‘SWATI Portal’ is related to which of the following?

(a) To Increase Awareness related to the Digital Payments.

(b) Direct Bank Transfer Portal under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act.

(d) Online portal representing Indian Women and Girls in STEMM.

Swachhata Green Leaf Rating, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) To ensure world-class hygiene and sanitation in hospitality facilities.

(b) To give ratings to villages having ODF+status.

(d) A benchmark set for green technologies by QCI.

Operation Greens scheme, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) Renewable Energy (b) Agriculture

16 ‘Amrit Dharohar Initiative’ recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) To Conserve Wetlands (b) To promote Cultural Heritage

(d) Conservation of the River Ecosystem

17. With reference to the Lakhpati Didi Scheme, consider the following statements:

It is launched to financially empower women in rural and urban areas.
Under the scheme Interest-free loan of Rs. 5 lakh will be granted.

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

Which of the following states has launched LABHA (Laghu Bana Jatya Drabya Kraya) Yojana for tribal population?

(a) Odisha (b) Jharkhand (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Maharashtra

The ‘Mission Utkarsh’ sometimes appeared in the news, is in the context of:

(a) Children below 5 years of age (b) Senior Citizen

MTEX-24 recently seen in the news, it is related to which of the following ?

(a) Provides for settlement of disputed tax

(b) Covid-19 variant which is more infectious

(d) Satellite for enhanced meteorological observations

Exercise Vayu Shakti recently seen the news, it is related to:

(a) Royal Australian Air Force (b) Indian Air Force

The deal for Predator drone-MQ 9B, was recently concluded by the Indian government with which of the following countries?

(a) Russia (b) Israel (c) USA (d) France

‘Obelisks’ recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) A scientific Mission (b) A supercomputer

“Sora”, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) Volcano (b) Dwarf Planet

‘NexCAR19’ recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) Newly Developed RNA based Covid- 19 Vaccine

(b) Indigenously Developed CAR-T Cell Therapy

(d) A Supercomputer

26. Consider the following statements with reference to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The Treaty of Versailles forms the basis of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Article 5 of the treaty highlights that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
NATO is resourced through the direct and indirect contributions of its members.
NATO’s purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members only through military means.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All Four

27. On the eve of World Wetlands Day (WWD) 2024, the Government has designated Ramsar sites in which of the following states?

Tamil Nadu 2. Uttar Pradesh 3. Odisha 4. Karnataka 5. Gujarat

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 5 only (b) 1 and 4 only

The term ‘human rating’ sometimes appeared in the news, best described as:

(a) Certifying humans on the basis of knowledge of space and astronomy.

(b) Categorisation of humans that are capable of space walk.

(d) Categorisation of humans and machines on the basis of health concerns in space.

29. With reference to the Minimum Support Price (MSP), consider the following statements:

The Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices recommends the MSP.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) takes the final decisions on MSP.
Copra and De-husked coconut are the items included in the mandated crops for MSP.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

30. With reference to Hydrogen, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Hydrogen produced from Natural Gas with carbon sequestration is called blue Hydrogen.
Hydrogen generated entirely from renewable power sources is called green hydrogen.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

The term BioTRIG sometimes appeared in the news, is related to:

(a) Immunisation (b) Afforestation

The term ‘Brumation’, sometime appeared in the news, best describes as:

(a) It is the process by which the mix of species and habitat in an area changes over time.

(b) It is a state of sluggishness and inactivity exhibited by reptiles during winter.

(d) It aims to recreate, initiate, or accelerate the recovery of an ecosystem that has been disturbed.

33. Recently which of the following Indian wetlands were added to the Ramsar list?

ghanashini Estuary
Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve
Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

34. With reference to National Science Day, which of the following statements is/are correct?

The day is observed to mark the successful nuclear tests in Pokhran.
The theme for National Science Day 2024 is ‘Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat’.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

First private ammunition and missiles manufacturing facility in India, was recently opened in which of the following cities?

(a) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (b) Pune, Maharashtra

36. With reference to the Sudarshan Setu, consider the following statements:

It is built in the state of Gujarat.
It is the longest Cable-stayed bridge in 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

37. With reference to the Raisina Dialogue 2024, which of the following statements is/are correct?

It is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation, in collaboration with the External affairs ministry of India.
The theme for 2024 is “Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create”.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

38. Consider the following statements with reference to Chevalier de la Legion d’ Honneur

It is France’s highest civilian award which was established by Napoleon Bonaparte.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first Indian to receive the honour.

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

Which of the following is considered the highest literary award in India ?

(a) Jnanpith Award (b) Sahitya Akademi Award

40. With reference to the the MS Swaminathan, who was conferred as Bharat Ratna recently, consider the following statements:

He made significant contributions to the understanding of potato genetics and the development of frost-resistant potato varieties.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has called him ‘the Father of Economic Ecology’ after significant contributions in the fields of conservation and environmental protection.

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

41. With reference to Bharat Ratna, which of the following statements is/are correct?

here is no formal provision that recipients of the Bharat Ratna should be Indian citizens.
Nelson Mandela is the only non-Indian to be awarded the Bharat Ratna.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

The Grammy Awards, recently seen in the news, are related to which of the following genres?

(a) Movies (b) Theatre (c) Dance (d) Music

43. Consider the following statements:

Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) is the most commonly used fertilizer in India.
Phosphorus (P) stimulates root establishment and development in the crops.

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

44. With reference to the Ethnic Groups in Meghalaya, consider the following statements:

The most prominent Ethnic Groups in Meghalaya are the Khasis, the Garos, and the Jaintias.
In the Jaintia tribe the youngest daughter of the family inherits the family property.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

Recently the Tamil Nadu government banned the sale and production of cotton candy in the state due to the presence of which of the following harmful chemicals?

(a) Acrylamide (b) Rhodamine-B

Answers:

Current Affairs- March, 2024

Pandavula Gutta, recognised as the Geo-heritage site, belongs to which of the following regions of India?

(a) Gujarat (b) Maharashtra (c) Telangana (d) Odisha

“Chausath Khamba”, a structure recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) A rock cut architecture in Karnataka, built during the Vijayanagara period.

(b) It is one of the major rock edicts built by the emperor Ashoka in Bihar.

(d) It is a Yogini temple from Madhya Pradesh built during the Chahamana period.

‘Majuli Mask’ that recently got ‘Geographical Indication tag’, is related to which of the following states?

(a) West Bengal (b) Assam (c) Bihar (d) Uttar Pradesh

Consider the following pairs:

Supreme Court Cases Concerned Provisions

Mahabir Prasad Judgement Nature of the governor’s pleasure
Nabam Rebia Judgement Discretionary Power of governor
Minerva Mills case Basic Structure doctrine
MC Mehta Scope of Article 32

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) Only one pair (b) Only two pair

Kovind committee, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) Appointment of Judges (b) Uniform Civil Code

6. Which of the following states are entitled for “special” provisions under Article 371?

1. Nagaland 2. Maharashtra 3. Karnataka 4. Kerala

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

Which among the following countries, recently granted abortion as a constitutional right?

(a) India (b) United States (c) Poland (d) France

Recently, a seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India unanimously overruled its Judgement in P.V Narasimha Rao v. State (1998), which is related to:

(a) Parliamentary Immunity (b) Anti-Defection Law

(d) Medical Termination of Pregnancy

HbA1C Test recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) Diabetes (b) Cancer (c) Cholera (d) Malaria

‘Yaounde Declaration’ recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) To end malaria related deaths (b) Artificial Intelligence

Shankaracharya Hill, where renowned Hindu seer Adi Shakaracharya attained enlightenment, lies in which of the following States/UT?

(a) Uttarakhand (b) Himachal Pradesh

‘Mahtari Vandan Yojana’, recently seen in the news, was launched by which of the following states?

(a) Bihar (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Chhattisgarh (d) West Bengal

‘Chakshu Platform’, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) Spam Calls (b) Education (c) Health (d) Surveillance

‘Operation Sankalp’ is related to which of the following?

(a) Maritime Security (b) Tribal Entrepreneurs

Recently, India alongwith which one of the following countries participated the Exercise Tiger Triumph-24?

(a) United Kingdom (b) United Arab Emirates

Which of the following is correct regarding Exercise ‘LAMITIYE-2024’?

(a) It is a joint exercise between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces

(b) It is India’s biggest multilateral naval exercise.

(d) It is a joint military exercise between India and Nepal to enhance interoperability.

MIRV technology, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) Disease diagnosis (b) Missile system

Project Seabird, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) Counter- terrorism. (b) Border infrastructure

Report titled ‘Think Eat Save: Tracking Progress to Halve Global Food Waste’ is released by:

(a) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

(b) United Nations

(d) International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Which of the following international institutions is responsible for the initiative like ‘Atoms4Climate’ ?

(a) Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)

(b) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

(d) World Nuclear Association (WNA)

Which among the following is the name given to the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander?

(a) Tiranga Point (b) Statio Shiv Shakti

“DART Mission”, recently seen in the news, is related to:

(a) JAXA (b) ISRO (c) NASA (d) ESA

SAKHI app, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) Women Self Help Groups (b) Digital Literacy

24.PM-SURAJ portal, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) It is to boost the integration of solar energy in rural areas of the country.

(b) It is a new solar-rooftop scheme for the North East region of the country.

(d) It is to economically empower people belonging to socially backward classes, scheduled castes, tribes and other disadvantaged sections of the society.

25. Matsya6000, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) A ballistic missile launched by DRDO, which can travel upto 6ooo km.

(b) A blue economy mission of India aims to harness the potential of fisheries.

(d) A spaceship on board of India’s Gaganyan mission launched by ISRO.

26. Recently, the term ‘Juice Jacking’ was mentioned in the news. What does it mean?

(a) It is a process to sustainable clean the oil present on the surface of water

(b) It is a type of large language model

(d) A process of transferring charge through wireless technology.

Which one of the following best describes the term “Genetic Pollution” sometimes seen in the news?

(a) It is genes introduced in GMOs that can pass on to other members of the same species and contaminate them.

(b) It is a phenomenon under which genes that are activated under certain conditions, impact the other genes.

(d) It is the impact of chemicals on the genetic pool of the species leading to mutations.

Recently, India’s First National Dolphin Research Centre was inaugurated in which of the following states?

(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Bihar (c) Assam (d) West Bengal

‘Melanochlamys Droupadi’, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) Anti-Malarial Drug (b) Marine Species

Report titled ‘State of India Digital Economy for 2024’ sometimes was in news, released by:

(a) NITI Aayog

(b) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)

(d) Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)

Answers:

Current Affairs- April, 2024

Odisha Day, also known as Utkala Dibasa, is celebrated every year on which day?

(a) 1 April (b) 2 April (c) 3 April (d) 4 April

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu conferred India’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, on the former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, former Deputy PM Lal Krishna Advani, former CM of Bihar Karpoori Thakur and famous agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan. Who were the foreigners who were conferred with the Bharat Ratna?

(a) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan and Nelson Mandela

(b) Shinzo Abe and Nelson Mandela

(d) Nelson Mandela and Dalai Lama

Who has won the 2023 Annual Hockey India Best Women Player of the Year award?

(a) Nikki Pradhan (b) Savita punia

In April 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is conducting a 10-day exercise _____________ to test its capabilities and preparedness for high-intensity operations.

(a) Gagan Shakti-2024 (b) Gagan Mitra Shakti-2024

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has celebrated the 75th anniversary of its establishment on April 4. Where is the headquarters of NATO?

(a) Nyon, Switzerland (b) Berlin, Germany

The Sitars and Tanpuras of which state have been awarded the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tags recently?

(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Gujarat

7. With reference to the Phanigiri, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an important site of Jainism located in Karnataka.

2. Recently a coin hoard belonging to the Ikshvaku period was discovered at the site.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

Dongria Kondh Tribe, recently seen in the news, belongs to which of the following states in India?

(a) Odisha (b) Chattisgarh

9. Which of the following States/Union Territories comes under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

Ladakh 2. Meghalaya 3. Tripura 4. Mizoram

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only

Recently, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include, which of the following rights?

(a) Right to live with dignity

(b) Right against the adverse effects of climate change

(d) Right to privacy

Recently, the Supreme Court of India observed ‘right against climate change’ and ‘sustainable development’ as:

(a) Natural Rights (b) Fundamental Rights

The ‘Artsakh region’ sometimes appeared in the news, is in context of:

(a) Arab–Israeli Conflict (b) Russia–Ukraine War

‘Mount Ruang volcano’, recently seen in the news, is located in which of the following countries?

(a) Japan (b) Indonesia

The Ring of Fire is a prominent geological feature associated with:

(a) Divergent plate boundaries and mid-ocean ridges.

(b) Convergent plate boundaries and subduction zones.

(d) Continental collisions and mountain ranges.

Ross Ice Shelf, recently seen in the news, belongs to which of the following Ocean?

(a) Pacific Ocean (b) Atlantic Ocean

Crystal Maze 2 missile, has been test-launched by which of the following countries?

(a) Russia (b) India

17. With reference to the INS Vikrant, consider the following statements:

It is India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier commissioned into the Indian Navy.
It originally belonged to India’s first aircraft carrier which was acquired from Russia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

18. Which of the following countries were founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

1. Indonesia 2. VietNam 3. Philippines 4. Singapore 5. Cambodia

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 5 only

19. With reference to the Group of Seven (G7), which of the following statements is/are correct?

It is an intergovernmental organization of seven countries that are the world’s most industrialized and developed economies.
It was Originated in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

‘NS-25 mission’, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

(a) Space Tourism

(b) Bringing Mars Rocks to Earth

(d) Discovering Water Molecules on Lunar Soil

The term “Pushpak”, recently seen in the news, is related to:

(a) New Rice Variety (b) Invasive species

Which one of the following countries has its own atomic clocks?

(a) South Korea (b) Russia

23. The term ‘Hubble Tension’ sometimes appeared in the news, is related to:

(a) Capturing Auroras like Australis and Borealis

(b) Measuring Universe Expansion

(d) Revealing Formation of Oort Cloud

It is the smallest AI model developed by Microsoft and is believed to be the first in a series of three smaller models planned by Microsoft.

Which of the following AI has been described above?

(a) Gemini (b) Phi-3-Mini

25. Which of the following are invasive wildlife in India?

African Catfish 2. Nile Tilapia 3. Red-Bellied Piranha 4. Alligator Gar

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2, and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

The word Chakisaurus Nekul is sometimes mentioned in news in reference to:

(a) Fossils of a kind of dinosaur

(b) An early human species

(d) Fossils of a kind of early species of Elephant

The term ‘Triple Agenda of G20’ sometimes appeared in the news, is related to:

(a) Regulating Artificial Intelligence

(b) Reforming Multilateral Bank

(d) Reforming Labour Law

Answers:

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