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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

Q.1 Where was the 8th edition of India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND-2024 held ? A) Jaipur B) Jodhpur C) Auli D) Delhi Q.2 Aparajita Bill was passed by which state assembly ? A) Kerala B) Odisha C) Assam D) West Bengal Q.3 Who has been selected for the first Vigyan Ratna Puraskar, the top most science award in 2024 ? A) Govindarajan Padmanabhan B) Anandharamkrishnan C C) Avesh Kumar Tyagi D) Prof Syed Wajih Ahmad Q.4 Sarwa Dawa Sevan or Mass Drug Administration (MDA) is one of the key strategies for elimination of : A) Lymphatic Filariasis B) Tuberculosis C) Leprosy D) Malaria Q.5 Which of the bills introduced in the Lok Sabha to achieve One Nation One Election ? 1. The Constitution 129th amendment bill 2024 2. The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 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.6 PAIR (Partnership for Accelerated Innovation & Research) initiative launched by A) NITI Ayog B) UGC C) Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) D) National University of Educational Planning & Administration Q.7 Which of the following pollutants are considered in the measurement of AQI ? 1. Carbon Dioxide 2. Carbon Monoxide 3. Nitrogen Dioxide 4. Sulphur Dioxide 5. PM 2.5 & PM 10 Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1,3,4,5 B) 1,2,5 C) Only 3 & 4 D) All are correct Q.8 Recently ten elephants died at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve after consuming Kodo Millet plants due to the presence of : A) Cyclopiazonic acid B) Oxalic acid C) Poison Hemlock D) Glycoalkaloids Q.9 The first Integrated check post was inaugurated at Darranga in Assam along : A) India -Bangladesh border B) India-Nepal border C) India- Myanmar border D) India-Bhutan border Q.10 Recently the culture minister of France has chosen _______ as the country’s official entry to UNESCO’s Intangible cultural heritage list ? A) Bordeaux B) Zinc Roofers C) Archeological discoveries D) Artwork

Q.1 With reference to the news there was the term “Drill ,Baby Drill”.What does it signifies ? A) It is in reference with the US Presidential elections to urge voters to choose suitable candidate B) It is plan to boost fossil fuel production and reverse climate policies C) It is a plan to stop the ongoing conflict between the Ukraine & Russia D) It is a plan to stop mining & underground activities that are detrimental for  environment Q.2 Reshaping the foreign exchange landscape, the Reserve Bank of India introduces the Forex Correspondent Scheme (FCS).With reference to the FCS, Consider the following statements : 1. It aims to enhance accessibility to foreign exchange services allowing FxCs to operate with permission from RBI. 2. Under the proposed changes AD Category-II entities may handle trade-related transactions up to ₹25 lakh per transaction Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.3 Who is the winner of the Goldman environmental Prize 2024 from region of Asia ? A) Thai Van Nguyen, Vietnam B) Alok Shukla, India C) Chibeze Ezekiel, Ghana D) Delima Silalahi, Indonesia Q.4 Who among the following has been crowned Miss India World-wid 2024 title ? A) Dhruvi Patel B) Lisa Abdoelhak C) Sneha Nambiar D) SuAnn Mouttet Q.5 Which among the following is considered as the World’s largest Island ? A) Madagascar B) Greenland C) New Guinea D) Victoria Island Q.6 With reference to High Yield Bonds, consider the following statements : 1. These are debt securities issued by companies that have higher credit ratings than investment-grade bonds.  2. These are also known as Junk bonds as they carry a higher risk of default but offer higher yields to compensate investors for the increased risk. 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 With reference to the Virtual Numbers, consider the following statements : 1. These are also known as direct inward dialing (DID) or access numbers without a directly associated telephone line. 2. These numbers are programmed to forward incoming calls to one of the pre-set telephone numbers, chosen by the client Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.8 A national campaign “Ab Koi Bahana Nahi” was launched on 25th November 2024. It is related to : A) Minimizing accidental deaths on National highways B) Elimination of gender based violence C) Controlling eve teasing in Public transport D) Vaccination against vaccine preventable diseases Q.9 The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024 proposes to make consequential amendments in : 1. Section 5 of the government of Union Territories Act 1962 2. Section 5 of the Government of National Capital Territory Act 1991 3. Section 17 of the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019 Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Q.10 Which among the following is/are correct with respect to the Samarth Udyog Bharat 4 ? 1. SAMARTH is an acronym for Smart Advanced Manufacturing & Rapid Transformation Hub 2. 4 smart Advanced Manufacturing & Rapid Transaformation Hub centres have been setup under the scheme for enhancement of competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector 3. SAMARTH centres are working to upskill the workforce in Industry 4 technologies Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) Only 1 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3

Q.1 With reference to the Cryptocurrency , consider the following statements : 1. It is a digital currency designed to work through a computer network that is reliant on any central authority, such as a government or bank, to uphold or maintain it 2. It uses a consensus mechanism to secure transaction records, control the creation of additional coins, and verify the transfer of coin ownership Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.2 With reference to the Electoral Bonds, consider the following statements : 1. All political parties are eligible to get funding through Electoral Bonds 2. These are interest-free bearer bonds that can be purchased by companies and individuals in India from authorised branches of the State Bank of India (SBI). Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.3 UCC is meant to replace various laws currently applicable to different communities which are inconsistent with each other. Which among the following are the laws : 1. Hindu Marriage Act 2. Sharia laws 3. India Christian Marriages Act 4. Indian Divorce Act Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) 1,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Q.4 Recently which among the following nation joins as a partner state to boost Investment ? A) Nigeria B) Tunisia C) Algeria D) Egypt Q.5 With reference to the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025, consider the following statements : 1. The initiative was part of efforts to connect youngsters having no political background with politics 2. It is a nationwide campaign to raise awareness through outreach activities to achieve saturation of schemes of Government of India 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 Which among the following state has introduced Co-districts within a district administration ? A) Assam B) Madhya Pradesh C) Tripura D) Uttar Pradesh Q.7 16th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity was held in : A) Cali ( Colombia) B) Helsinki (Finland) C) Dacar (Senegal) D) Vientiane (Laos) Q.8 Eastern Bridge exercise has been conducted between which nations ? A) India & Oman B) India & Maldives C) India & Mauritius D) Oman & Maldives Q.9 Which among the following is not correctly matched / A) Large Binocular Telescope                                    –         Arizona B) Extremely Large Telescope                                   –         Chile C) Subaru Telescope                                                 –         Hawaii D) International Liquid Mirror Telescope            –         Odisha Q.10 Which among the following day is celebrated as the National Education Day ? A) 11th November B) 12th November C) 13th November D) 14th November

Q.1 Consider the following : Rivers                Source 1. Shipra          Kakri Badri Hills 2. Kaveri           Western ghats 3. Krishna        Mahabaleshwar Which among the above is /are correctly matched ? A) Only 2 B) 1 & 3 C) 1,2,3 D) Only 3 Q.2 With a view to explore deep ocean for resources and develop deep sea technologies for sustainable use of ocean resources, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the proposal of Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) on “Deep Ocean Mission”. With reference to the Deep Ocean Mission, consider the following statements: 1. An Integrated Mining System will be also developed for mining Polymetallic Nodules from 6000 m depth in the central Indian Ocean. 2. Bio- prospecting of deep-sea flora and fauna including microbes and studies on sustainable utilization of deep sea bio-resources will be the main focus. Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.3 In news there was a term Transfer Pricing. Consider the following statements : 1. it refers to a set of substantive and administrative regulatory requirements imposed by governments on certain taxpayers 2. It is based on the concept of trade misinvoicing Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.4 Recently Eagle Panel has been setup for which among the following ? A) To Monitor the emission of black carbon by Industries B) To monitor the Tax evasion by different cooperatives C) To Monitor Election commission Poll conduct D) None of the above ‘ Q.5 With reference to the Hypersonic Missiles, consider the following statements : 1. It is a weapon capable of travelling at hypersonic speed, as above Mach 3 2. These missiles are characterized by their high maneuverability, allowing them to change targets mid-flight, making them extremely difficult to intercept compared to traditional ballistic missiles, which follow a fixed trajectory 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 Which among the following team clinched the 14th hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2024 ? A) Odisha B) Haryana C) Uttarakhand D) Uttar Pradesh Q.7 With reference to the Agrivoltaic Farming , consider the following statements : 1. It is the coexistence of the solar energy & agriculture which allows the installation of Solar panels for generating Photovoltaic energy 2. This farming is suitable for all the crops 3. Solar panels are positioned 2-3 metres off the ground at angle of 30 degree Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Q.8 Solheim cup is associated with the _____ A) Polo B) Hockey C) Golf D) Football Q.9 Which among the following are the recommendations of Dr. K Radhakrishnan Committee regarding the reforms in examination system of Entrance Exams ? 1. Online testing & Hybrid model 2. Multi stage examination for medical aspirants 3. Streamlining subject choices in CUET 4. Enhanced staffing & permanent roles within NTA 5. Limited State Government role over exam administration Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 & 4 B) 1,2,3,4 C) 2,3,4 D) All are correct  Q.10 Sagarmanthan : The Great Oceans Dialogue, the Global Maritime Conference was organised in : A) Paris B) London C) New Delhi D) Perth

Q.1 World hypertension day has been celebrated on 17th May 2024 with the theme “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.” What is the ideal Blood Pressure Value according to WHO ? A) 140/90 mmHg B) 120/80 mmHg C) 129 / 89 mmHG D) All of the above Q.2 With reference to the news, there was a term “Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism”. With reference to the news , consider the following statements : 1. It was passed by the European Parliament entered into force on  May 2023 2.  It  is a carbon tariff on carbon intensive products, such as steel, cement and some electricity Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.3 Which among the following has become the first state to notify Supreme Court order on ‘right to die with dignity’ ? A) Karnataka B) Kerala C) Maharashtra D) Madhya Pradesh Q.4 With reference to the Bitcoin, consider the following statements : 1. Bitcoin works through the collaboration of computers, each of which acts as a node in the peer-to-peer bitcoin network  2. It is considered as the safest medium for investment purpose 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 Recently which among the following cities have been crowned as the India’s first Ramsar wetland Cities ? A) Bhopal & Indore B) Ujjain & Udaypur C) Jodhpur & Indore D) Udaypur & Indore Q.6 With reference to the Tarang Shakti 2024, consider the following statements : 1. It is an international air exercise began at the Sulur Air base in Coimbatore district in August 2024 2. The second phase of the exercise will be held from August 29 to September 14 at the Rajasthan Air base 3. Indian air assets & fighter jets including Su-30MKI , Tejas , rafale, Mirage & MIG-29k will take part in the exercise 4. Ten countries including US, Germany, France, Australia, UAE & Singapore will showcase their fighter jets 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 Q.7 Which among the following states has achieved more than 100% coverage of full immunization in FY 2023-24 ? 1.Andhra Pradesh 2. Jammu & Kashmir 3. Telangana 4. Kerala 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 Q.8 Who among the following did not participate in the 24th Summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation held on 3-4 July in Astana of Kazakhstan ? A) Russian President Vladimir Putin B) Pakistan Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif C) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi D) Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Q.9 Which among the following tops in GSDP among 10 largest states in FY 2023-24 ? A) Telangana B) Kerala C) Andhra Pradesh D) Maharashtra Q.10 How many total medals did India win in the Paris Olympic Games  2024 ? A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9

Q.1 Prasar Bharti recently launched its own OTT platform named as Waves. With reference to the news consider the following statements : 1. Initially 65 channels will offer content in all the languages on the platform 2. It will telecast all the channels of Doordarshan & Akshvani Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.2 How many of the following organizations have jointly released  the 2024 The state of Food Security & Nutrition in the world ? 1. UN FOOD & Agriculture Organisation 2. International Fund for Agricultural Development 3. UNICEF 4. UN World Food Programme 5. World Health Organisation Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1,3,4,5 B) 2,3,4,5 C) 1,2,3,4 D) 1,2,3,4,5 Q.3 With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) , consider the following statements : 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme 2. Adarsh Gram, Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes sub plan & Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana were merged in PM-AJAY 3. It was launched in FY 2023-24 Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Q.4 With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan , consider the following statements : 1. It aims to provide fixed day, free of cost assured, comprehensive & quality antenatal care to pregnant women 2. Antenatal care is provided on the 9th day of every month 3. Free antenatal care is provided universally to all the pregnant women in their 2nd/3rd trimesters of pregnancy, at designated public health facilities by obstetricians /Medical Officers Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Q.5 World’s free carbon removal bond has been issued by the world bank. Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. The world bank sold nine-year, 225b million $ note in second week of August 2024 which will help to raise funds for reforestation in Amazon 2. Buyer’s returns will be linked to the climate impact of the new trees , rather than to the avoidance of emissions through curbing deforestation 3. Investors will earn a fixed guaranteed coupon , of approximately 4.74 % annually 4. The foregone coupons worth $36 million will be used to fund Brazilian startup Mombak Gestora de Recursos Ltda’s reforestation activities Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,4 D) 1,2,3,4 Q.6 Who among the following has been appointed as the new CAG of India ? A) Girish Chandra Murmu B) K. Sanjay Murthy C) Dr. Anish Shah D) Harsha Vardhan Agarwal Q.7 Who among the following has been appointed as the President of FICCI for 2024-25 ? A) Anant Goenka B) Vijay Shankar C) Harsha Vardhan Agarwal D) None of the above Q.8 Who among the following has received Indira Gandhi Prize for peace , Disarmament & development for 2024 ? A) Daniel Barenboim & Ali Abu Awwad B) Michelle Bachelet C)Indian medical Association D) Sir David Attenborough Q.9 Who has been honoured with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 ? A) Philip Noyce B) Michael Douglas C) Carlos Saura D) Martin Scorsese Q.10 The third voice of Global South summit 2024 was held in “ A) New Delhi (India) B) Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) C) Bali (Indonesia) D) Dodoma  (Tanzania)

Q.1 The Union cabinet approved the recommendations of High level committee on “One Nation One Election”. Which among the following statements is/are correct with reference to the One Nation One Election ? 1. No amendment will be done in any Article as it was originally Mentioned in Article 83 & Article 172 2. Any state assemblies elected after appointed date will be dissolved once the Lok Sabha term expires 3. A mid term election will take place if the lok Sabha or State Assembly dissolves before the end of its full five year term, but for the unexpired term paying way for simultaneous elections after every five years 4. The election commission will create single electoral role for every territorial constituency for election in House of People, Legislature of State or Municipality or Panchayat Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 2,3,4 B) Only 3 & 4 C) 1,3,4 D) All are correct Q.2 What is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2024 ? A) 39th B) 40th C) 41th D) 42nd Q.3 In June 2024, Kerala has passed a resolution for renaming the state. Consider the following statements related with the procedure of renaming the state in India. 1. Under Article 2 of the constitution , the Parliament may by la be able to alter the boundaries  or name of the state 2. Bills to rename or alter the boundaries of any state can be introduced in the Parliament only on the recommendation of the President Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.4 What is the mascot of the Paris Olympic 2024 games ? A) Wenlock B) Neve & Gliz C) Phnygas D) Bing Dwen Dwen Q.5 The Global Food Banking Network has launched a new methodology FRAME to quantify emission of which Green house gas ? A) Carbon di oxide B) Water Vapour C) Methane D) Nitrous Oxide Q.6 Which country emerged on top of the medal tally in 33rd Paris Olympic Games 2024 ? A) USA B) China C) Australia D) India Q.7 Which of the following countries have decided to resolve disagreements peacefully & within the framework of International Law in South China Sea ? 1. China 2. Indonesia 3. Philippines 4. Vietnam 5. Malaysia Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1,3,4,5 B) Only2 & 5 C) 2,3,4,5 D) Only 3 & 4 Q.8 What is India’s rank in Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 ? A) 37th B) 38th C) 39th D) 40th Q.9 Who was selected as the Flag bearer of the India continent for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games ? A) Sumit Antil B) Shreyasi Singh C) Preeti Pawar D) Deepika Kumari Q.10 Which was the first state in India to establish Open Prison Camp ? A) Punjab B) Uttar Pradesh C) Madras D) West Bengal

Q.1 Who among the following has received ICC Lifetime Achievement Award 2023? A) Yusuf Khwaja B) Deepak C Mehta C) Dilip Shanghvi D) Akash Tripathi Q.2 Who among the following has been re-elected as the President of Tunisia ? A) Kais Saied B) Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali C) Habib Bourguiba  D) Mohamed Ennaceur  Q.3 In 2024 Who has been conferred with Dada Sahab Phalke Award ? A) Waheeda Rehman B) Asha Parekh C) Mithun Chakraborty D) Amitabh Bachchan Q.4 Who among the following has been conferred with SASTRA Ramanujan Prize2024 ? A) Adam Harper B) Ruixiang Zhang C) Will Sawin D) Alexander Dunn Q.5 Animal has been awarded as the Best film in IIFA 2024. Who among the following has directed the Animal Movie ? A) Sandeep Reddy Vanga B) Satyajit Ray C) Vishal Bharadwaj D) Bimal Roy Q.6 Who among the following has been conferred with the best Actor in IIFA Awards 2024 ? A) Anil Kapoor B) Ranveer Singh C) Shahrukh Khan D) Bobby Deol Q.7 Who among the following has been conferred with the best Actress in IIFA Awards 2024 ? A) Shabana Azmi B) Rani Mukherjee C) Kareena Kapoor D) Alia Bhatt Q.8 Who among the following has been conferred with the best Director in IIFA Awards 2024 ? A) Sandeep Reddy Vanga B) Vidhu Vinod Chopra C) Bimal Roy D) Hrishikesh Mukherjee Q.9 Recently Asia’s largest Imaging Telescope has been inaugurated in ? A) Ladakh B) Sikkim C) Uttarakhand D) Mizoram Q.10 What is India’s rank in Global Hunger Index 2024 ? A) 103 B) 104 C) 105 D) 106

Q.1 Recently Union Cabinet has approved the new scheme Bio Technology Research Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-Ride) by merging two umbrella Schemes of the Department of Biotechnology. Consider the following statements in context with the BIO-RIDE : 1. It is a central sponsored scheme aims to advance innovation & to promote Bio-entrepreneurship 2. This scheme will nurture a thriving ecosystem for startups by providing seed funding to Individual scientists & Organisations 3. The scheme will propel India to become US $300 billion economy by 2030 & will contribute towards realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) Only 2 C) Only 1 D) 1,2,3 Q.2 Which among the following is/are the non-permanent Members of UNSC whose term began from 2025 ? 1. Somalia 2. Denmark 3. Panama 4. Guyana 5. Pakistan lect the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1,2,3,5 B) 1,2,3,4 C) Only 4 & 5 D) All are correct Q.3 With reference to the CHANDRAYAAN 3 Mission, Which among the following is not correctly matched ? A) S SOMNATH                            ISRO Chairman B) P Veeramuthuvel                  Chandrayan 3 director C) Mohana Kumar                     Launch Authorisation Board (LAB) chief D) M Sankaran                             Director of U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) Q.4 Recently “Focus On India Paper” has been adopted by which Country’s cabinet ? A) German B) Norway C) Sweden D) Vietnam Q.5 With reference to the Farishtey Scheme , consider the following statements : 1. It is a central sponsored scheme aims to extend cashless medical treatment for road accident victims 2. The modalities of cash transfer are decided by the State Governments/Union Territories. 3. All organized & Unorganized sector employees are excluded from the Scheme  Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 3 D) None of the above Q.6 Who among the following is the recipient of Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2024 ? A) T.M. KRISHNA                          B) Bombay Jayashri C) G.J.R. Krishnan, Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi D) Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam Q.7 With reference to the Shakti Scheme launched in 2023 , consider the following statements : 1.This scheme has been launched by Delhi government  to allow women to travel free of cost on government run buses 2. Premium buses like Airavat, Volvo, and luxury services are excluded from this scheme Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.8 Who among the following is not the recipient of the Khel Ratna Award 2024 ? A) MANU BHAKER B) PRAVEEN KUMAR C) D. GUKESH D) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Q.9 Ladki Bahin scheme is the most popular scheme of which among the following state ? A) Bihar B) Madhya Pradesh C) Maharashtra D) Uttarakhand Q.10 Recently 19th East Asia Summit was held in Month of October 2024 in Vientiane, Lao. It was chaired by the Prime Minister of ________ A) New Zealand B) Republic of Korea C) Lao People’s Democratic Republic D) United States of America