CURRENT AFFAIRS SET-13 (FRAMED FROM TIMES OF INDIA & PRATIYOGITA MAGAZINE

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 25^th 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