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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

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

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