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
- Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus. There are two distinct clades of the virus: clade I (with subclades Ia and Ib) and clade II (with subclades IIa and IIb). In 2022–2023 a global outbreak of mpox was caused by the clade IIb strain.
- Mpox continues to be a threat today, and an upsurge of cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries caused by clades Ia and Ib has raised concern.
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).
- FPI in India refers to investment groups or FIIs (foreign institutional investors) and QFIs (qualified foreign investors).
- SEBI has introduced the Foreign Portfolio Investors Regulations, 2019.
- FPIs also need to follow the Income-tax Act, of 1961 and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, of 1999.
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 using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C
Q.15 Consider the following statements :
1. Indian origin Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur won the 2024 Turner Prize for her exhibition Alter Altar which reflects on themes of Plurality & Politics
2. The Turner Prize was first awarded in 1851 & is named after JMW Turner , a famous English Sculptor
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
Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, Jasleen Kaur and Delaine Le Bas are the four artists shortlisted for the 2024 Turner Prize.
Q.16 Future of Jobs report 2025 has been published by :
A) World Bank
B) International Labour Organisation
C) World Economic Forum
D) UNCTAD
Ans. C
