Raashid Shah

Q.1 Which tourist destinations are not included under SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME ? 1.North-East circle 2.Sufi circle 3.Wild life Circle 4.Tribal Circle Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) Only 2 C) 2 & 3 D) All are included Ans. D Composed of various tourist destinations. List Q.2 To give impetus to the employment initiatives in the country, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Govt. of India has been organizing Rozgar Melas across the nation. With reference to the Rojgar Mela, consider the following statements : 1. It is a 2 days event where several employers and job seekers come together for the purpose of applying and interviewing for jobs. 2. These Rozgar Melas generally cater to the youth in the age group of 18-35 Years with an academic qualification covering 8th/10th/12th Pass, ITI, Diploma, Graduates etc. including the trained and certified candidates Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. B It is a 1/2-day event where several employers and job seekers come together for the purpose of applying and interviewing for jobs. Q.3 With reference to the GPS, consider the following statements : 1. As of February 2019, there are 27 satellites in the GPS constellation , 25 of which are in use at a given time with the rest allocated as stand-bys.  2. While originally a military project, GPS is considered a dual use technology, meaning it has significant civilian applications as well. Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. B As of February 2019, there are 31 satellites in the GPS constellation, 27 of which are in use at a given time with the rest allocated as stand-bys.  While originally a military project, GPS is considered a dual use technology, meaning it has significant civilian applications as well. Q.4 Recently which among the following rule has been amended by the Central Government to restrict public access to certain election related documents ? A) Rule 91 B) Rule 92 C) Rule 93 D) Rule 94 Ans. C Q.5 With reference to the World Economic Forum, consider the following statements 1. The foundation is mostly funded by its 1,000 member multi-national companies with its mission in “improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas 2. Its work process & Mechanism is similar to the European Management Forum Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. A The WEF was founded in 1971 by Klaus Schab, a business professor at the University of Geneva First named the European Management Forum, it changed its name to the World Economic Forum in 1987 The foundation is mostly funded by its 1,000 member multi national companies with its mission in “improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas Q.6 With reference to the INDIGO Plane , consider the following statements : 1. It is the largest individual Asian airline, and one of the largest in the world in terms of passengers carried, with more than 100 million passengers carried in 2023 2. Its primary hub is at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Twenty dots arranged in the shape of an aircraft serves as the logo of the airline. The airline uses a two tone blue livery on a white background with the belly of the aircraft painted in Indigo with the logo in white. The airline was established as a private company by Rahul Bhatia of InterGlobe Enterprises—an  Indian Multinational conglomerate based in Gurugram—and Rakesh Gangwal in 2005.  Q.7 Which among the following are the negative effects of the Inflation ? 1. Reducing Unemployment due to nominal wage rigidity 2. Increase in the Opportunity cost of holding money 3. Avoiding Inefficiencies associated with Deflation Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3                                               B) Only 2 C) 2 & 3 D) Only 1 Ans. B Negative effects of the Inflation : Increase in the Opportunity cost of holding money uncertainty over future inflation Shortage of Goods Positive Effects of Inflation : Reducing Unemployment due to nominal wage rigidity Avoiding Inefficiencies associated with Deflation allowing the central bank greater freedom in carrying out Monetary Policy encouraging loans and investment instead of money hoarding Q.8 Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded highest civilian honour Mubarak Al Kabeer by which among the following country ? A) Kuwait B) Egypt C) Oman D) Iran Ans. A Q.9 Which among the following are not taxed under GST ? 1. Alcoholic beverages 2. Electricity 3. Petroleum Products Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Goods and services are divided into 5 different tax slabs for collection of tax: 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%. However Petroleum products, Alcoholic Products & Electricity are not taxed under GST. There is a special rate of 0.25% on rough precious and semi-precious stones and 3% on Gold The tax came into effect from 1 July 2017 through the implementation of the 101st Amendment. Q.10 How many member states are there in European Union ? A) 27 B) 28 C) 29 D) 30 Ans. A

Q.1 Which African Country joined BRICS as its 9th Partner ? A) Nigeria B) Algeria C) Botswana D) Sudan Ans. A BRICS is an informal intergovernmental organisation consisting of ten countries. Four countries were part of it when it was formed. The founder member countries were Brazil, Russia, India, and China, and they were known as BRIC. The term BRIC was originally identified to highlight opportunities. The BRIC held its first leader’s summit in Russia in 2009. South Africa attended the second BRIC summit as a guest in 2010 and became a member in September 2010. It became the fifth country to join the BRIC group. At the third summit in 2011, the group officially changed its name to BRICS. Q.2 What is the current profession of the young U.P women Arti, who was conferred the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award by the king Charles III in May 2024 ? A) ASHA worker B) Farm Labourer C) Chikan-Kari Artisan D) E-Rickshaw driver Ans. D Q.3 Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad al sabah was appointed as the new Prime Minister of which country in April 2024 ? A) Yemen B) Palestine C) Lebanon D) Kuwait Ans. D Q.4 Who was appointed as the Union Minister of Textiles in Modi Government ? A) Giriraj Singh B) Bhupender Yadav C) Rajiv Ranjan D) Gajendra Singh Ans. A Q.5 In which Lok Sabha seat one of India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal groups shompen tribe for the first time exercised their democratic right to vote in April 2024 ? A) Tripura east B) Vizianagram Andhra Pradesh C) Tura D) Andaman & Nicobar Ans. D Q.6 Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra elected for first time to Lok Sabha from which of the following constituency ? A) Raebareli B) Amethi C) Chikmangloor D) Wayanad Ans. D Q.7 Which is the first country in the world to ban social media sites for under 16 age adolescents ? A) Australia B) Iran C) Pakistan D) Italy Ans. A Q.8 Which day has been adopted by the United Nation General Assembly as World Meditation Day ? A) April 12 B) June 21 C) October 2 D) December 21 Ans. D Q.9 December was proclaimed as a Day of Rememberance for Gandhi in which state of US ? A) Nebraska B) California C) New York D) Indiana Ans. A Q.10 Disease X was in the news.Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It is flu-like illness 2. Many cases of this have been reported in Democratic Republic of Congo 3. WHO has declared disease X an an endmic disease Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. C Q.11 With reference to the INS Tushil, consider the following statements : 1. It is an upgraded Krivak III class seventh frigates of the project 1135.6 2. Out of which six are already in service -Three Talwar class ships , built at Balitsky Shipyard , St. Petersbeurg & three follow-on Teg class ships built at Yantar Shipyard 3. INS Tushil was commissioned into Indian Navy at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) Only 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.12 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV C59/PROBA-3 successfully launched PROBA-3 satellites into elliptical orbit. Consider the following statements : 1. PROBA-3 is ESA’s & World’s first precision formation flying mission 2. It consists of 2 spacecraft Coronograph Spacecraft & the Occulter Spacecraft Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.13 Vanuatu was in the news. It is located in : A) Pacific Ocean B) Southern Indian Ocean C) Atlantic Ocean D) North Sea Ans. A Q.14 In which country the President was dethroned by rebels in December 2024 ? A) Syria B) Yaman C) South Sudan D) Ukraine Ans. A Q.15 Government hjas notified Ratapani Tiger Reserve as the 57th Tiger reserve. It is located in : A) Bihar B) Gujarat C) Madhya Pradesh D) Assam Ans. C Q.16 Who has been honoured with the Best FIFA Men’s player of the year 2024 award ? A) Aitana Bonmati B) Vinicius Junior C) Lionel Messi D) None of the above Ans. A Q.17 Which country topped Network Readiness Index 2024 ? A) USA B) Norway C) Scotland D) India Ans. A Q.18 Which day has been declared as the World Meditation Day by UNGA A) 21 December B) 22 December C) 23 December D) 24 December Ans. A Q.19 Visa on Arrival facility in India is available to nationals of which of the following countries ? A) Japan B) South Korea C) UAE D) Saudi Arabia Ans. A Q.20 Bhavishya was in the news. It is related to : A) Social welfare of Agniveers B) Aanganwadee & Baal Vikaas C) Protection of health personnel at working place D) Centralised Pension Processing Ans. D Q.21 With reference to the 70th National Film Awards , consider the following pairs : 1. Best Actress in leading role         : Nithya Menen 2. Best Actor in Leading role            : Rishabh Shetty 3. Best Actor in supporting role      : Pavan Raj Malhotra 4. Best Actress in Supporting role : Neena Gupta Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D Q.22 Who among the following won best director award in 70th National Film Festival Awards ? A) Kantara (Kannada) B) Aattam (The Play) (Malayalam) C) Kutch Express (Gujarati) D) Brahmastra Part-1 Shiva (Hindi) Ans. B Q.23 Maximum no of participants in Paris Olympics were from which state ? A) Uttar Pradesh B) Punjab C) Haryana D) Tamil Nadu Ans. C Q.24 t Coronae Borealis was recently in the news. It is : A) Binary Star System B) Brown Dwarf C) Centaurs D)

Q.1 Which of the following statement is not correct with respect to the Atal Pension Yojana ? A) It is one of the initiative of financial inclusion B) Upon the demise of the subscriber the spouse continues to receive the same pension C) More than 50 percent of the subscribers of the APY are women D) APY guarantees a minimum monthly pension ranging from 1000/- to 5000/- from the age of 60 depending upon the contributions made by the subscriber Ans. C A pension scheme for citizens of India is focused on the unorganized sector workers. Under the APY, guaranteed minimum pension of Rs. 1,000/- or 2,000/- or 3,000/- or 4,000 or 5,000/- per month will be given at the age of 60 years depending on the contributions by the subscribers. Any Citizen of India can join APY scheme. Following are the eligibility criteria: Q.2 Which state government decided not to implement Prime Minister Vishwakarma Scheme in its present form ? A) Tamil Nadu B) Punjab C) Jharkhand D) West Bengal Ans. A The PM Vishwakarma Scheme launched in 2023 aims to support traditional artisans and craftsmen, also known as “Vishwakarmas”, who are engaged in handicrafts and other small-scale industrial activities.  Q.3 With reference to the Kohima Peace Memorial & Eco Park which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Its inauguration programme was held on 8th March 2024 at Kohima 2. It will be developed by South Korea Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. D Q.4 When will India’s first Venus mission be launched ? A) 2025 B) 2026 C) 2027 D) 2028 Ans. D Q.5 On world Rhino day ( 22 September 2024) which national park did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit ? A) Pobitro Wildlife Sanctuary B) Sundarbans Wildlife Sanctuary C) Manas National Park D) Kaziranga National park Ans. D Q.6 Where was the 16th Assembly of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institution held ? A) Mumbai B) New Delhi C) Bengaluru D) Hyderabad Ans. B Q.7 What is the total number of languages that have been given the status of Classical Language in India ? A) 6 B) 8 C) 10 D) 11 Ans. D Q.8 India as a signatory to the United Nations Sustainable Goals has pledged to achieve the End TB targets at : A) 2025 B) 2030 C) 2035 D) 2040 Ans. A Q.9 Which country had become the 104th full member of International Solar Alliance ? A) Egypt B) Armenia C) Afghanistan D) Austria Ans. B Leaders from 120 Member Countries to attend the Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly in New Delhi   Q.10 World Maritime Technology Conference was held in ? A) Chennai B) Kolkata C) Hyderabad D) Bangalore Ans. A Q.11 Who has been honoured with Jamsetji Tata Award 2024 by the India Society for Quality ? A) Kiran Mazumdar Shaw B) Divyang Turakhia C) Ananya Birla D) Radha Vembu Ans. A Q.12 Who has been named as the Brand Ambassador of the Kho Kho World Cup to be hosted in India ? A) Salman Khan B) Shahrukh Khan C) Amitabh Bachhan D) Mithun Chakrawati Ans. A Q.13 Who has been elected as the new President of Namibia ? A) Panduleni Itula B) Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah C) Nangolo Mbumba D) None of the above Ans. B Q.14 Who has been crowned Miss India USA 2024 ? A) Caitlin Sandra Neil B) Sanskriti Sharma C) Arshita Kathpalia D) Rijul Maini Ans. A Q.15 Who has been named Time Person of the year 2024 ? A) Narendra Modi B) Bill Gates C) Donald Trump D) Kamala Harris Ans. C

Q.1 Who among the following has been appointed as the Anti-Slavery Commissioner of Australia ? A) Chris Evans B) Jurgen Stock C) Sam Jacobas D) None of the above Ans. A Q.2 With reference to the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance during COP 29, consider the following statements : 1. The initiative builds on the UAE Consensus from COP28 2. It has brought countries, organizations, corporations & individual scientists to reduce carbon emissions & promote sustainable resource management Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. A COP29 held in Baku, Azerbaizan The initiative builds on the UAE Consensus from COP28 It has brought countries, organizations & corporations to reduce carbon emissions & promote sustainable resource management Q.3 Who has been crowned as the Miss Universe 2024? A) Victoria Kjaer Theilvig B) Chidimma Adetshina C) Maria Fernanda Beltran D) Sheynnis Palacios Ans. A Q.4 Recently which country declared national emergency due to forest fire & drought ? A) Ecuador B) Cuba C) Mexico D) Peru Ans. A Q.5 Which among the following is not correct with reference to the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-Professionals Scheme ? A) It gives Indian university Graduates & early Career professionals a chance to work in Australia for two years B) In 2023 Australia & India entered into a Migration & Mobility Partnership Arrangement C) The MMPA is a bilateral framework that supports & promotes two way migration & mobility between India & Australia D) It will be open to all Indian nationals having a degree in any discipline Ans. D Q.6 Compendium of Regenerative Agriculture has been launched in which state ? A) Haryana B) Madhya Pradesh C) Kerala D) Odisha Ans. D Q.7 With reference to the Galathea Bay, consider the following statements : 1. Galathea Bay is situated in the Great Nicobar Island in the Bay of Bengal 2. The mega International Container transshipment port at Galathea Bay has been notified as the 13th Major port Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.8 The windfall tax is related to : A) Real Estate B) Crude Oil C) Iron & Steel Plant D) Narcotics Ans. B Q.9 When Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana for senior citizens has been launched ? A) 25 December 2018 B) 23 September 2018 C) 29 October 2024 D) 11 September 2024 Ans. C Q.10 Which among the following statements is not correct with respect to the PM MUDRA Yojana ? A) A new category of Tarun Plus has been created for loans above 10 lakh & upto 20 lakhs B) PMMY facilitate collateral free micro-credit of upto 20 lakh to non corporate , non farm small & Micro-entrepreneurs  C) Loans under Tarun Plus would be available to the entrepreneurs who have availed & successfully repaid previous loans under the Tarun category D) PMMY was launched on 2nd October 2014 Ans. D PMMY was launched on 8th  April 2015 The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), launched by the Prime Minister on April 8, 2015, has played a pivotal role in empowering non-corporate, non-farm small and micro enterprises by providing loans of up to ₹10 lakh. To strengthen support for aspiring entrepreneurs, the finance minister announced an increase in the loan limit to ₹20 lakh during the Union Budget 2024-25 on July 23, 2024. This new limit took effect on October 24, 2024. Q.11 “STARDUST 1.0” often seen in news is : A) Biofuel based rocket B) Debris Tracker C) Fastest Internet Facility D) Track life of a star Ans. A Q.12 What was the name of the space shuttle that landed man on the Moon ? A) Apollo B) Challenger C) Columbia D) Eagle Ans. A Q.13 Yaounde declaration recently seen in the news is associated with the : A) Poverty B) Climate Change C) Malaria Eradication D) Nuclear Disarmament Ans. C Q.14 SAKHI App is associated with which of the following mission ? A) Chandrayaan 2 B) Gaganyaan C) Chandrayaan 3 D) Aditya L1 Ans. B Q.15 Consider the following statements with respect to the PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme : 1. The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on November 6,2024 2. Any Student who gets admission in quality Higher Education Institution will be eligible to get collateral free, guarantor free loan from banks & financial institutions 3. For loan amount of upto Rs. 7.5 lakhs, the students will also be eligible for a credit guarantee of 75% of outstanding default 4. An outlay of 3600 crore has been made during 2024-25 to 2030-31 Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D Q.16 India signed a trilateral agreement for cross border electricity trade ? A) Nepal & Bhutan B) Nepal & Sri Lanka C) Bangladesh & Bhutan D) Nepal & Bangladesh Ans. D

Q.1 Which of the following missions have been announced in union Budget 2025-26 ? 1. Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses 2. National Mission on High Yielding Seeds 3. Mission for Cotton productivity 4. National Manufacturing Mission Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 4 B) 2 & 4 C) 1,3,4 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D Q.2 Which among the following schemes have been announced in Union Budget 2025-26 ? 1. Prime Minister Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 2. Rural Prosperity & Resilience Programme 3. Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) 1 & 2 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.3 Which of the following sports personalities have been awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024? 1. Shooting Double Olympic Medalist Manu Bhaker 2. Chess World Champion D. Gukesh 3. Men’s Hockey Captain Harmanpreet Singh 4. Para Athlete Praveen Kumar Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) All are correct Ans. D Q.4 Which of the following personalities have been awarded with the Arjuna Award 2024 ? 1. Jarmanpreet Singh (Hockey) 2. Swapnil Suresh Kusale (Shooting) 3. Aman (Wrestling) 4. Sajan Prakash (Swimming) Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) All are correct Ans. D Q.5 Who emerged winner of the 2024 FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship title ? A) Magnus Carlsen & Ian Nepomniachtchi B) Daniil Dubov C) Magnus Carlsen & Bibisara Assaubayeva D)  Hikaru Nakamura Ans. A Q.6 Parliament passed Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024. Which of the following Acts have been revised through this bill ? 1. RBI Act 1934 2. Banking Regulation Act 1949 3. SBI Act 1955 4. Banking Companies (Acquisition & Transfer of Undertaking) Act 1970 A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D Q.7 With reference to the Mobility Arrangement for Talented early Professional Scheme (MATES), Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. This is a bilateral framework between India & Australia 2. In this scheme Indian graduates (aged 18-30) with knowledge & skills in specific fields of study will be offered to live & work in Australia for up to two years Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.8 With reference to International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS-2024), which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. This conference was held on 25th May 2024 2. India has recently reconstituted an an interministerial counter Nuclear Smuggling Team to strengthen the Nuclear security Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. B Q.9 With reference to the Pirul Lao Paise Pao campaign, which of the following statements is/are correct 1. This is related to reduce forest fires & to provide a source of income to villagers 2. The chief minister of Uttarakhand launched this campaign Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.10 With reference to the Maoist Operation that took place in April 2024, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It took place in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra 2. The operation was launched by BSF & district Reserve Guards Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. B Q.11 In April 2024 India delivered the Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile to ______ A) Philipines B) South Korea C) China D) North Korea Ans. A Q.12 What is R21 / Matric-M TM A) Vaccine against AIDS developed by Bharat Biotech International B) Vaccine against AIDS developed by Serum Institute of India C) Vaccine against Malaria developed by Serum Institute of India D) Vaccine against Malaria developed by Bharat Biotech International Ans. C Q.13 With reference to the FWD-200B which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ? 1. This is India’s first indigenous bomber UAV air craft 2. Its payload capacity is 100kg Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. A Q.14 Who has been elected as the new secretary General of INTERPOL ? A) Valdecy Urquiza B) Jürgen Stock C) Ronald Noble D) Raymond Kendall  Ans. A Q.15 Who has been announced as the Winner of the 2024 Sakharov Prize of the European Parliament ? A) Maria Corina Machado & Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia B) Mahsa Amini C) Andrei Sakharaov D) None of the above Ans. A