Raashid Shah

Q.1 Which among the following states have refused to implement the PM SHRI (Pm Schools for rising India) ? 1. West Bengal 2. Punjab 3. Delhi 4. Tamil Nadu 5. Karnataka Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1,3,4,5 B) 2,3,4,5 C) 1,2,3 D) All are correct Ans. C The centrally sponsored scheme of PM SHRI (PM ScHools for Rising India) was approved by Cabinet on 7 September, 2022. Under the scheme there is provision of setting up of More than 14500 PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India) by strengthening the existing schools from amongst schools managed by Central government/State/UT Government/local bodies. These schools showcase the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 and emerge as exemplar schools over a period of time, and also offer leadership to other schools in the neighborhood. PM SHRI Schools provide leadership in their respective regions in providing high-quality education in an equitable, inclusive and joyful school environment. Selection of PM SHRI schools is done through transparent Challenge Method wherein Schools compete for support to become exemplar schools. The total cost of the project will be Rs 27360 crore spread over a period of 5 years which includes central share of Rs 18128 crore. PM SHRI Scheme is being implemented by saturating all the components such as Bala feature and Jadui Pitara, Support at Pre-school Education, Child Friendly Furniture, Outdoor Play Materials etc. in Primary and Elementary Schools and Furniture, Fully equipped integrated Science Lab/Physics Lab/Chemistry Lab/ Biology Lab, Smart Classrooms, Computer Lab/ ICT Lab, Atal Tinkering Lab, Skill Lab, School lnnovation Councils, Playground with well-equipped sports facilities etc. for secondary and senior secondary schools. A total of 33 States/UTs and KVS/NVS have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Education for implementation of PM SHRI Scheme. A total of 12,079 schools have been selected from 32 States/UTs and KVS/NVS Schools upto 4 phases out of which 1329 schools are Primary, 3340 schools are Elementary, 2921 schools are secondary and 4489 schools are senior secondary. Q.2 Recently ASMITA was in news. Consider the following statements : 1. It is related to augmenting study material in India languages 2. It is an acronym for Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through translation & Academic writing 3. It was launched on 16th July by the Ministry of Education & UGC 4. The Goal of the ASMITA is to produce 1000 books in 22 languages within five years 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 Centre, UGC launch ‘ASMITA’ project to produce 22,000 books in Indian languages Q.3 With reference to the Global Health Emergency,  WHO declared which of the following as an emergency ? A) Mpox B) Small pox C) COVID D) Chicken pox Ans. A Q.4 With reference to the news, What is Mule Account ? A) It is Newly opened bank account by an Individual with sum of Rs. 0/-   B) It is a bank account used by the criminals to launder illicit funds C) It is bank account being operated without Updating KYC as directed by RBI D) None of the above Ans. B Q.5 How many members are there in Polo team ? A) 4 B) 6 C) 8 D) 10 Ans. A Q.6 According to the new rules of RBI, FPI will be reclassified as FDI if total paidup equity capital on a fully diluted basis exceeds : A) 10% B) 25% C) 50% D) 75% Ans. A In India, foreign portfolio investment is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Q.7 According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey Report 2023-24 Unemployment rate in India was_______in the year 2023-24 A) 3.2% B) 4.6 % C) 5.1 % D) 5.9 % Ans. A Q.8 With reference to the Europa Clipper , consider the following statements : 1. It is a NASA spacecraft designed to conduct a detailed study of Jupiter’s moon Europa 2. It will reach Jupiter in April 2030 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 Europa Clipper is the first mission designed to conduct a detailed study of Jupiter’s moon Europa. There’s scientific evidence that the ingredients for life may exist on Europa right now. The spacecraft will travel 1.8 billion miles (2.9 billion km) to reach Jupiter in April 2030. It will orbit Jupiter, and conduct 49 close flybys of Europa. Q.9 Lawmakers of which country’s national Assembly voted to impeach its President ? A) North Korea B) South Korea C) Argentina D) Indonesia Ans. B Q.10 The constitution 129th Amendment bill 2024 introduced in Lok Sabha in 2024. The bill proposes key amendments to constitution provisions including : 1. Introduction of ne Article 82 A (to synchronise the terms of the Lok Sabha & Stat Assemblies) 2. Article 83 (Duration of Parliament ) 3. Article 172 (Duration of state legislature) 4. Article 327 (Empowering the Parliament to regulate elections) 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.11 World Intellectual Property Indicators Report 2024 provides valuable information on : 1. Patents 2. Industrial Designs 3. Trademarks 4. Plant Varieties 5. Geographical Indications Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1,3,4,5 B) Only 1,3 & 5 C) 2,3,4,5 D) 1,2,3,4,5 Ans. D Q.12 Who became the New Prime Minister of Ireland ? A) Michael Martin B) Simon Haris C) Leo Varadkar D) Enda Kenny Ans. A Q.13 Which country became full member of BRICS Group ? A) Indonesia B) Egypt C) Nigeria D) Canada Ans. A Q.14 Consider the following statements : 1. Captain Avhilash Rawat received 2024 International Maritime Organization (IMO) award for Exceptional Bravery at sea for his extraordinary courage during rescue mission in India Ocean 2. This award is given annually to individuals who demonstrate exceptional courage at sea Select the correct answer

Q.1 Fondational Literacy & Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) is used to : A) Teaching ability of teachers of basic education B) Access the level of under standing of the students of class 3rd to 5th C) Declare an illiterate person as literate D) Access the level of understanding of the students of class 2nd Ans. C The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, is set to conduct the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram on 17th March 2024, across 23 states. Approximately 37 lakh learners will appear for this important nationwide assessment. The FLNAT will be held in all districts of each participating State/UT, with the District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) and Government/aided schools serving as test centres. The assessment comprises three subjects – Reading, Writing, and Numeracy – each carrying 50 marks, totalling 150 marks. This test is developed to evaluate the foundational literacy and numeracy skills of registered non-literate learners. Previously, two FLNATs were conducted in 2023 – in March and September. In the last FLNAT held on 24th September 2023, 17,39,097 learners appeared, out of which 15,58,696 were certified. Till date, a total of 36,00,870 learners have been certified. The test will be conducted in the regional language of the learners, in line with NEP 2020’s focus on promoting multilingualism and using the mother tongue or local language as the medium of instruction. Conducting this test in regional languages shall help in promoting and preserving linguistic diversity. Q.2 Which of the following statement is incorrect with reference to the World Tourism day ? A) World Tourism day is celebrated across the world on September 25 every year B) Theme of World Tourism Day 2024 is Tourism & Peace C) The host country for world Tourism Day 2024 is Georgia D) This date was chosen to coincide with an important milestone in the world tourism Ans. A World Tourism day is celebrated across the world on September 27 every year Q.3 Jan Suraaj Party a new political outfit has been launched by the : A) Ramchandra Prasad Singh B) Pappu Yadav C) Prashant Kishore D) Shatrughan Sinha Ans. C Q.4 Who among the following has been declared as the winner of 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine ? A) John Hopefield & Geoffery Hinton B) David Baker, Demis Hassabis & John Jumper C) Gary Ruvkun & Victor Ambros D) Simon Johnson, Daron Acemoglu & James A. Robinson Ans. C John Hopefield & Geoffery Hinton – Physics David Baker, Demis Hassabis & John Jumper – Chemistry Gary Ruvkun & Victor Ambros- Medicine or Physiology Simon Johnson, Daron Acemoglu & James A. Robinson- Economics Q.5 Who among the following emerges as the ICC Women’s T20 world cup 2024 ? A) Australia B) South Africa C) New Zealand D) India Ans. C Q.6 With reference to the Samppornta Abhiyan consider the following statements : 1. It has been launched by the Ministry of Social Justice 2. It aims to bridge development gaps in India’s most underdeveloped regions 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 has been launched by NITI AYOG Nationwide campaign launched with a focus to attain saturation in 12 key social sector indicators in 500 Aspirational Blocks and 112 Aspirational Districts 3-month campaign from 4th July – 30th September 2024 focusing on themes such as Health, Nutrition, Agriculture, Social Development, and Education Q.7 Which state government launched India’s first Rice ATM ? A) Uttar Pradesh B) Madhya Pradesh C) Odisha D) Jharkhand Ans. C Q.8 With reference to the Smart cities mission, consider the following : 1. Smart cities mission was launched on 2nd October 2019 2. The smart cities mission extended until March 31,2025 3. All million plus cities are covered under smart cities mission Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) Only 2 C) 1 & 2 D) Only 1 Ans. B Q.9 Which state government launched India’s first Rice ATM ? A) Uttar Pradesh B) Madhya Pradesh C) Odisha D) Jharkhand Ans. C Q.10 Which of the following judges of the Supreme court delivered a dissenting Judgement in recently pronounced majority judgement by constitution bench on reservation for SCs/STs in government Jobs & admissions ? A) Justice Manoj Mishra B) Justice V.R. Gavai C) Justice Bela M.Trivedi D) Justice S.C. Sharma Ans. C Q.11 46th session of the World Heritage Committee was held at : A) New Delhi B) London C) Beijing D) Amsterdam Ans. A Q.12 Which of the following statement is not correct about the NITI Ayog’s SDG India Index 4 (2023-24) ? A) Kerala & Uttarakhand are the best performing state with a score of 79 B) Bihar is at the bottom with 57 points C) Between 2018 & 2023 -24 Uttar Pradesh is topped among the fastest moving state D) SDG-6 (clean water & sanitation) showed the best performance in SDG India Index 2023-24 Ans. D Q.13 With reference to the Union Budget 2024-25, Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the Purvodaya Scheme ? 1. This scheme aims to develop economic opportunities in five states 2. Its focus is on four major castes : poor, Farmers, Youth & Women 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 With reference to the International Mathematical Olympiad 2024, consider the following statements : 1. It was organized in Bath, United Kingdom from 11 July to 22 July 2. India won a total of 4 medals in this competition 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.15 E-visa facility with electronic travel authorization in India is

Q.1 Which among the following statement is not correct about the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) ? A) HMPV primarily affects children B) HMPV is known to be present to be present in about 0.7 % of flu cases globally C) A large number of Human Metapneumovirus HMPV have been reported in China D) An eight month old baby in New Delhi was suspected to have been infected with Human Metapneumovirus Q.2 Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ? 1. INS Surat                   :              P15B Guided Missile Destroyer 2. INS Nilgiri                  :              Project 17 A Stealth Frigates 3. INS Vaghsheer       :              P75 Scorpene Submarine Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Q.3 Who among the following was the chief Guest at the 76th Repupblic Day 2025 ? A) Sergio Mattarella OMRI OMCA, President of Italy B) Anura Kumara Dissanayake , Sri Lanka President C) Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia President D) Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva , Prazil President Q.4 With reference to the Sohrai Paintings, consider the following paintings : 1. It is painted on mud wall during marriages 2. The origin of Sohrai paintings date back to the paleolithic period Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.5 Yard 80 was in the news. It is : A) Well acclaimed feature film B) Missile cum ammunition barge C) A cricket ground in Sikkim at very high altitude D) Solar operated small ship Q.6 Which among the following nation has announced that it will suspend the Most Favoured Nation clause in its Double Taxation Avoidance  Agreement With India starting from January 1st 2025 ? A) Malaysia B) Switzerland C) Bangladesh D) Sri Lanka Q.7 Which is the only country in the world to have operational hydrogen powered train ? A) China B) Japan C) Germany D) US Q.8 Which state has emerged as top state in Positive Talent Balance ? A) Maharashtra B) Tamil Nadu C) Karnataka D) Haryana Q.9 Which of the following countries participated in the 16th Summit of BRICS held in Kazan Russia as additional new member counties ? 1. Argentina 2. Ethiopia 3. Egypt 4. UAE 5. Iran Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1,4,5 B) 2,3,4,5 C) 1,2,3,4 D) All are correct Q.10 Which state government gave status of Rajya Maataa go Maataa to indigenous cow ? A) Uttar Pradesh B) Chhattisgarh C) Maharashtra D) Madhya Pradesh Q.11 Twenty Four coastal villages of which state have been recognised as Tsunami Ready ? A) Odisha B) Andhra Pradesh C) Mumbai D) Chennai Q.12 Which is the first nation in South East Asia to legalize same sex marriage ? A) Vietnam B) Thailand C) Singapore D) Cambodia Q.13 Vizhingam seaport was in the news. It is located in : A) Andhra Pradesh B) Kerala C) Karnataka D) Tamil Nadu Q.14 Justice Sanjeev Khanna was sworn in as the ________Chief Justice of India. A) 49th B) 50th C) 51st D) 52nd Q.15 Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) a new political party has been launched in Tamil Nadu by : A) Joseph Vijay Chandrashekhar B) Kamal Hasan C) Rajnikanth D) Ajith Kumar

Q.1 The Nobel Prize for Medicine 2024 has been awarded to : A) Victor Ambros B) Gary Rukvun C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.2 Nature Restoration Law ahs been enacted in : A) European Union B) United State C) New Zealand D) India Q.3 President Draupadi Murmu was on state visit to which African Country in October 2024 ? 1. Algeria 2. Mauritania 3. Malawi Select the correct answer using the codes given below ; A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Q.4 PROMPT was in news. It is related to : A) Quick response in controlling communal violence B) Quick response in Disaster Management C) Online monitoring of Thermal Projects D) Prevention of Epidemics Q.5 With reference to the Nepal -India International Sanskrit Conclave 2024, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It was held at New Delhi 2. This three day conclave was organised by the NITI  Anusandhan Pratisthan Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.6 With reference to the FLY91, Which among the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It is a newly launched airline in India 2. Its inaugural flight took off Manohar International Airport on 18th March 2024 Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.7 Who among the following won the best actress award in Uncertain Regard category of the Cannes Film Festival 2024 ? A) Anasuya Sengupta B) Kiara Advani C) Sobhita Dhulipala D) Urvashi Rautela Q.8 With reference to the RudraM-II Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It is an air-to air missile 2. It was tested in Rajasthan in may 2024 Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.9 With reference to the Dragon Arc, Which among the following is correct ? A) An arc shape four lane road constructed by the China along the Indo-China Border B) China’s diplomatic move to single out India with a nexus of Pakistan, Nepal & Bangladesh C) China’s diplomatic move to single out India with a nexus of Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh D) Dragon Arc is a galaxy, nearly 6.5 billion light years away from earth Q.10 Which of the following states has announced a 1$ million prize for deciphering the script of the Indus Valley Civilization ? A) Rajasthan B) Gujarat C) Tamil Nadu D) Haryana Q.11 Which country organized Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference on the occasion of Earth day 2024 ? A) Nepal B) Bhutan C) Sri Lanka D) India Q.12 Where was 19th India-Africa Business summit organized by the confederation India Industry in August 2024 ? A) Kolkata B) New Delhi C) Shilong D) None of the Above Q.13 In which state was the Mukhyamantri Bal Poshan Aahar Yojana launched in August 2024 ? A) Uttar Pradesh B) Himachal Pradesh C) Andhra Pradesh D) Punjab Q.14 Recently India defeated which team to win the title of SAFF Under-17 championship ? A) Bhutan B) Pakistan C) Nepal D) Bangladesh Q.15 How many medals has India won in the 17th International Earth Science Olympiad ? A) 6 B) 8 C) 9 D) 12