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
View AnswerAns. B
Blood pressure is the pressure the blood exerts on the vessel wall. It is caused by the heartbeat and the accompanied transport of the blood in the vessels. Normal blood pressure for adults is generally between 90-120 mmHg systolic and between 60-80 mmHg diastolic.
A blood pressure reading consists of two seperate values, the systolic blood pressure (the higher value) and diastolic blood pressure (the lower value). Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and usually expressed as “systolic pressure over diastolic pressure” (e.g. “120 over 80”).
Link: Normal Blood Pressure: Understanding Blood Pressure Ranges & Readings
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
View AnswerAns. C
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM, pronounced Si-Bam) is a carbon tariff on carbon intensive products, such as steel, cement and some electricity, imported to the European Union. Legislated as part of the European Green Deal, it takes effect in 2026, with reporting starting in 2023. CBAM was passed by the European Parliament with 450 votes for, 115 against, and 55 abstentions and the Council of the EU with 24 countries in favour. It entered into force on 17 May 2023
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
View AnswerAns. A
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
View AnswerAns. A
It is the first decentralized cryptocurrency. Based on a free- market ideology, bitcoin was invented in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto, an unknown entity (person or persons).
Use of bitcoin as a currency began in 2009, with the release of its open–source implementation.
In 2021, El Salvador adopted it as legal tender.
It is mostly seen as an investment and has been described by some scholars as an economic bubble.
As bitcoin is pseudonymous, its use by criminals has attracted the attention of regulators, leading to its ban by several countries as of 2021.
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
View AnswerAns. D
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
View AnswerAns. C
Exercise Tarang Shakti is a biennial multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force. The first edition of the exercise, previously planned in 2023, was held in August and September 2024. The multinational air exercise is held in two phases. In each phase will 70 – 80 aircraft were deployed, with a total of 150 aircraft estimated to have taken part in the exercise. In the first edition, 11 countries are participating with military assets including Australia, France, Germany, Greece, Japan,Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka & United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom & United States. In addition, 18 other countries participated as observers. The Tarang Shakti 2024 was the first and largest international air exercise hosted by India.
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
View AnswerAns. C
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
View AnswerAns. C
The 2024 SCO summit was the 24th annual summit of heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation held between 3 and 4 July 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan
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
View AnswerAns. A
GSDP is the sum of all value added by industries within each state or union territory and serves as a counterpart to the national gross domestic product (GDP).
Q.10 How many total medals did India win in the Paris Olympic Games 2024 ?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9
View AnswerAns. A
It has been held from 26 July to 11 August 2024 in France
The United States topped the medal table for the fourth consecutive Summer Games and 19th time overall, with 40 gold and 126 total medals. China tied with the United States on gold (40), but finished second due to having fewer silvers; the nation won 91 medals overall.
