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#1. Dust particles in and around which state, have high levels of toxic metals?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Jharkhand
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option C
Description:
Dust particles in and around Jamshedpur, Jharkhand have high levels of toxic metals.
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#2. Which inter-University North Zone Youth Festival ‘Antarnaad’ was held at Jammu University?
A. 38th
B. 31st.
C. 33rd.
D. 36th
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
The 36th Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival ‘Antarnaad’ was held at Jammu University.
#3. Which is the latest nation to sign the International Solar Alliance?
A. Argentina
B. New Zealand
C. France
D. Congo
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
The Republic of Congo is the latest country to sign the International Solar Alliance.
#4. Bangladesh will start getting electricity from a power plant in which state of India from March?
A. Maharashtra
B. Jharkhand
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B
Notes:
Bangladesh will start getting electricity from a power plant in Jharkhand from March.
#5. “Mero Rukh Mero Shantati” ‘New Green Initiative’ was launched by which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Jharkhand
C. Rajasthan
D. Sikkim
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
The “Mero Rukh Mero Shantati” ‘New Green Initiative’ was launched by the State of Sikkim.
#6. Asia’s first floating festival started in which city in Madhya Pradesh?
A. Khargon.
B. Mandsaur.
C. Chindwara.
D. Nimch.
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Asia’s first floating festival originated in Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh.
#7. A state of emergency has been declared in which nation after a forest fire killed 23 people?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Chile
C. France
D. China
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
A state of emergency has been declared in Chile after a forest fire killed 23 people.
#8. Which company launched ‘Project Elora’ to promote local languages in India’s digital world?
A. Google
B. Apple
C. Amazon
D. Microsoft
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Answer: D
Note:
Microsoft has launched ‘Project Elora’ to promote local languages in India’s digital world.
#9. India’s first hydrogen train, the Vande Metro, will run on heritage routes in which month?
A. December
B. February
C. September
D. November
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Answer: C
Note:
India’s first hydrogen train, the Vande Metro, will run on heritage routes in September.
#10. Which country recorded a GDP growth of 7.10%, with per capita income reaching USD 1.5 billion in FY2022?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. Bangladesh
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Answer: D
Note:
Bangladesh recorded a GDP growth of 7.10%, with per capita income reaching USD 1.5 billion in FY2022.
#11. The foreign ministers of France, India and which country have agreed to establish a formal trilateral cooperation initiative?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. UAE
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Answer: D
Note:
The foreign ministers of France, India and the UAE have agreed to establish a formal trilateral cooperation initiative.
#12. The 15th Standing Committee meeting of the Central Zonal Council was held in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Uttarakhand.
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
The 15th Standing Committee meeting of the Central Zonal Council was held in Uttarakhand.
#13. The Center is expected to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners by how much percent from existing 38%?
A. 49
B. 45
C. 42
D. 44
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Answer: C
Note:
The Center is expected to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners by 4 percent points to 42 per cent from existing 38%.
#14. Who won the first edition of the National Beach Soccer Championship?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Description:
Kerala won the first edition of the National Beach Soccer Championship
#15. Indian Army launched Operation Sadbhavana in which State/UT?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Ladakh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Description:
Operation Sadbhavna was launched by the Indian Army in Ladakh.
#16. How many national youth records have been set in athletics at the Khelo India Youth Games?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
Two national youth records were set in athletics at the Khelo India Youth Games.
#17. Who is the winner of the Indian National Car Racing Championship 2022 in the premier MRF Formula 2000 category?
A. Divi Nandan.
B. Ryan Mohammed.
C. Sohil.
D. Sai Sanjay.
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Answer: D
Description:
Sai Sanjay is the winner of the Indian National Car Racing Championship 2022 in the premier MRF Formula 2000 category.
#18. The 36th International Surajkund Mela 2023 will be held in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Haryana
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Description:
The 36th International Surajkund Mela 2023 has started in Haryana.
#19. What is the name of the recently conducted ‘Indian Military Joint Training Exercise’?
A. Autism strike.
B. Trisakti Prahara.
C. Trilok Shakti.
D. Vikram Prahar.
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Answer: B
Note:
The Indian military forces have just completed a joint training exercise named “Trishakti Prahar” in North Bengal. Defense sources have reported that the purpose of this exercise was to test the combat readiness of the security forces by utilizing the latest weapons and equipment in an integrated environment that includes the Army, Indian Air Force, and CAPF.
#20. The bind scheme seen in the news is associated with which ministry?
A. Ministry of MSME.
B. Ministry of Defence.
C. Ministry of Power.
D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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Answer: Option D
Note:
Out of the total allocation of 1,100 crore rupees for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, 600 crore rupees have been set aside for the Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme. The overall cost of the program is over 2,500 crore rupees. This scheme aims to improve public sector broadcasting in the country, with a focus on developing the infrastructure of Prasar Bharati, which includes All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD).
#21. Which Union Ministry is implementing the ‘FAME (Fast Adoption and Manufacture of Electric Vehicles) Scheme’?
A. Ministry of Heavy Industries.
B. Electronics and IT
C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
D. Ministry of Science and Technology.
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Answer: A
Note:
The Ministry of Heavy Industries is carrying out the “FAME (First Adoption and Manufacture of Electric Vehicles) Scheme.” The government has introduced the FAME program to offer subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles. The budget for fiscal 2024 estimates that the subsidy under the FAME scheme will be 5,172 crore rupees, which is an increase from the revised estimate of 2,897 crore rupees in the current fiscal year. This is the largest allocation for the scheme since its launch.
#22. The Ministry of Cooperation has signed an MoU with which ministry to enable Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to function as common service centres.
A. Ministry of Electronics and IT
B. Ministry of Science and Technology.
C. Ministry of Rural Development and Entrepreneurship.
D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
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Answer: A
Note:
An agreement called a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ministry of Cooperation, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, NABARD, and CSCE-Governance Services India Limited. This MoU aims to enable Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to provide services offered by Common Service Centres. Over 300 services will be made available to the rural population, including the 13 crore farmers of PACS.
#23. With which countries has India agreed to initiate trilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, defense, and economy?
A. UAE and United States
B. France and UAE
C. Japan and Singapore.
D. UAE and Israel.
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
India, France, and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to establish official trilateral cooperation in various fields such as energy, defense, and economy. The three countries have stated that they will investigate the possibility of implementing practical projects related to clean energy, the environment, and biodiversity in conjunction with the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
