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Neha Thakur, who secured a silver medal for India at Asian Games, plays which sports?
A)
Squash
B)
Boxing
C)
Sailing
D)
Wrestling
Option C is correct: Sailing.
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference, COP29 was held in the month of November, 2024 in which of the following cities?
A)
Singapore
B)
Lima
C)
Baku
D)
Oslo
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was scheduled and held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024. COP (Conference of the Parties) is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Analysis of options:
- a. Singapore: Not the host city for COP29.
- b. Lima: Lima hosted COP20 in 2015.
- c. Baku: Correct. Baku, Azerbaijan, is the official host city for COP29.
- d. Oslo: Not the host city for COP29.
Which country hosted the 2024 G20 Summit?
A)
India
B)
Brazil
C)
South Africa
D)
Australia
The G20 (Group of Twenty) presidency rotates annually among its members. India held the presidency for the 18th G20 Summit in 2023. Following the established rotation and official handover, Brazil assumed the presidency for 2024. The 2024 G20 Summit is scheduled to be hosted by Brazil (specifically in Rio de Janeiro).
Analysis of other options:
- a. India: Hosted the summit in 2023.
- c. South Africa: Is scheduled to host the summit in 2025.
- d. Australia: Is a member of the G20 but is not the host for the 2024 summit.
Global AI summit 2024 was held during September 10-12, 2024 in which of the following countries?
A)
Saudi Arabia
B)
Japan
C)
UAE
D)
Spain
The Global AI Summit 2024 was hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from September 10 to 12, 2024, in Riyadh. The summit aimed to bring together global leaders, policymakers, and AI experts to discuss the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence, its impact on the global economy, and the acceleration of AI innovation. Saudi Arabia has been positioning itself as a hub for AI development as part of its 'Vision 2030' initiative. Options b (Japan), c (UAE), and d (Spain) are incorrect as they were not the host nations for this specific event during the mentioned dates.
In the recently concluded Asian Arm-Wrestling Cup 2024, Denic Lalruattluanga from Mizoram won Gold medal in which of the following categories?
A)
Men’s Senior 80 kg right category
B)
Men’s Junior 80 kg right category
C)
Men’s Senior 70 kg right category
D)
Men’s Junior 70 kg right category
Denic Lalruattluanga, an arm-wrestler from Mizoram, represented India at the Asian Arm-Wrestling Cup 2024. He achieved a significant milestone by winning the Gold medal in the Men's Junior 80 kg right-hand category. This achievement highlighted the growing prowess of athletes from Northeast India in strength sports on an international platform. Options a, c, and d are incorrect because they either refer to the Senior category or a different weight class (70 kg), whereas Denic competed and won in the Junior 80 kg right category.
Who were the flag bearers for India during the opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A)
PV Sindhu & Sharath Kamal
B)
PV Sindhu & Neeraj Chopra
C)
PV Sindhu & Rohan Bopanna
D)
PV Sindhu & HS Prannoy
Option A is correct: PV Sindhu & Sharath Kamal.
Presidents of various countries were elected in 2024. The countries and their respective presidents are listed below. Identify the incorrect pairing. Presidents - Countries (a) Nicolas Maduro Moros - Venezuela (b) Paul Kagame - Rwanda (c) Felix Tshisekedi - Congo (d) Alexander Stubb - Indonesia
A)
Nicolas Maduro Moros - Venezuela
B)
Paul Kagame - Rwanda
C)
Felix Tshisekedi - Congo
D)
Alexander Stubb - Indonesia
The question asks to identify the incorrect pairing of Presidents and their respective countries for elections held in 2024.
1. **Nicolas Maduro Moros - Venezuela**: Correct. Nicolas Maduro was re-elected as President of Venezuela in July 2024.
2. **Paul Kagame - Rwanda**: Correct. Paul Kagame won the presidential election in Rwanda in July 2024.
3. **Felix Tshisekedi - Congo**: Correct. Félix Tshisekedi was re-elected as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in December 2023/January 2024.
4. **Alexander Stubb - Indonesia**: Incorrect. Alexander Stubb is the President of **Finland** (assumed office in March 2024). The President of Indonesia elected in 2024 is **Prabowo Subianto**.
Therefore, option (d) is the incorrect pairing.
Which country reported the first confirmed case of deadly Mpox variant outside Africa?
A)
Germany
B)
Barbados
C)
Sweden
D)
France
In August 2024, Sweden reported the first confirmed case of the more deadly Clade Ib variant of Mpox outside of Africa. The patient was a man who had recently traveled to Sweden from Africa. This specific variant (Clade Ib) is considered more severe and transmissible than the Clade II variant that caused the global outbreak in 2022. While other countries like Germany and France have reported cases of Mpox, Sweden was the first to confirm the specific Clade Ib variant outside the African continent during the 2024 surge. Barbados and other Caribbean nations have monitored the situation, but Sweden was the landmark first report for this specific variant.
Recently, which age group of senior citizens has been included under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY)?
A)
60 years of age or above
B)
65 years of age or above
C)
70 years of age or above
D)
75 years of age or above
In late 2024, the Government of India approved the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to include all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of their socio-economic status. This initiative ensures that elderly citizens have access to health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year. For those already covered under other schemes, a top-up of ₹5 lakh is provided. Options a, b, and d are incorrect because the specific eligibility threshold set by the Union Cabinet for this universal expansion is exactly 70 years.
Recently, who became the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel?
A)
Siddhartha Agarwal
B)
Vikrant Kashyap
C)
Anand Kumar
D)
Vikas Rao
Siddhartha Agarwal became the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel. He completed the challenging swim from France to England, overcoming extreme temperatures and strong currents. This feat is significant as the English Channel is one of the most difficult open-water swims in the world due to its cold waters and heavy shipping traffic. Options b, c, and d are incorrect as they do not refer to the individual who holds this specific record.
On September 4, 2024, the one-day International Conference on Literature, Cultural Studies, Education, and Social Sciences was successfully held in Mizoram. In which district’s capital was that conference held?
A)
Mamit
B)
Aizawl
C)
Serchhip
D)
Saitual
The one-day International Conference on Literature, Cultural Studies, Education, and Social Sciences was held on September 4, 2024, in Aizawl, Mizoram. Aizawl is the capital city of the state of Mizoram and serves as the primary hub for academic and cultural conferences in the region. While Mamit, Serchhip, and Saitual are districts within Mizoram, the major international academic events of this nature are typically hosted in the state capital, Aizawl, due to infrastructure and accessibility.
The Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, 2023, was posthumously awarded on August 30, 2024, to a young mizo boy who lost his life while saving his brother. Who was that brave young boy?
A)
Benjamin Lalrinsanga
B)
Anthony Vanmawia
C)
Jacob Lalhmangaiha
D)
Joseph L.Hminga
The Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak is one of the highest gallantry awards for civilians in India, awarded for rescuing others from life-threatening situations. On August 30, 2024, the award was posthumously conferred upon Benjamin Lalrinsanga, a brave young boy from Mizoram. Benjamin sacrificed his own life to save his younger brother from drowning. The award was presented to his family in recognition of his extraordinary courage and selfless act of bravery. Options b, c, and d are incorrect as they do not refer to the recipient of this specific award for the mentioned incident.
Who was the recipient of National Award to Teachers 2024 from Mizoram?
A)
John Lalneihpuia Sailo
B)
PC Dokunga
C)
Joseph Vanlalhruaia Sailo
D)
Chawnghmingliani
The National Award to Teachers is presented annually by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to recognize the exemplary contribution of teachers to the cause of education. For the year 2024, Joseph Vanlalhruaia Sailo from Mizoram was honored with this prestigious award for his outstanding dedication and innovative teaching methods. Other options listed are not the recipients of the National Award to Teachers 2024 from the state of Mizoram.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana focuses on:
A)
Promoting digital payments
B)
Housing for all
C)
Rural electrification
D)
Financial inclusion and banking for all
Option D is correct: Financial inclusion and banking for all.
‘Invest in Our Planet’ is the theme of
A)
World Environment Day 2023
B)
World Earth Day 2023
C)
World Investment Day 2023
D)
World Ozone Day 2023
Option B is correct: World Earth Day 2023.
Which of the following is correctly matched?
A)
Arunachal Pradesh ; Neiphiu Rio
B)
Assam ~ Nabam Tuki
C)
Tripura Manik Sarkar
D)
Nagaland Tbobi Singh
The correctly matched pair is Tripura — Manik Sarkar. In 2015, Manik Sarkar was the Chief Minister of Tripura. The other options are incorrect: (a) Neiphiu Rio was associated with Nagaland, not Arunachal Pradesh; (b) Nabam Tuki was associated with Arunachal Pradesh, not Assam; (d) Okram Ibobi Singh was the Chief Minister of Manipur, not Nagaland.
Which multi-national company has announced to provide high-speed public Wi-Fi services in 500 Indian railway stations?
A)
Google
B)
Microsoft
C)
Apple
D)
Samsung
Google announced in 2015 partnership with RailTel for free WiFi at 400-500 stations, starting Mumbai Central.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on 16.12.2025 extended the tenure of the Commission of Inquiry probing the 2023 Manipur violence, allowing it time until May 20, 2026 to submit its report. The Commission is headed by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice:
A)
Vijay Bishnoi
B)
Sandeep Mehta
C)
Ajai Lamba
D)
R. M. Chhaya
The correct option is 'c' (Ajai Lamba). In June 2023, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs constituted a three-member Commission of Inquiry to investigate the ethnic violence in Manipur. The commission is headed by Justice Ajai Lamba, the former Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. The other members of the commission are retired IAS officer Himanshu Shekhar Das and retired IPS officer Aloka Prabhakar. The other options (Vijay Bishnoi, Sandeep Mehta, and R. M. Chhaya) are also former Chief Justices of the Gauhati High Court but are not associated with this inquiry commission.
“Sardar@150 Unity March,” to commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, spanned for:
A)
Five months
B)
Four months
C)
Three months
D)
Two months
The "Sardar@150 Unity March," organized to commemorate the landmark 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (the Iron Man of India), was designed to span for a duration of three months. It commenced on National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) on October 31, 2024, to promote national integration, unity, and the legacy of the Iron Man of India across the nation. Therefore, options a, b, and d are incorrect as they do not represent the official three-month duration of this commemorative march.
Which country recently passed the “Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024”?
A)
Australia
B)
India
C)
France
D)
Bangladesh
The 'Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024' was introduced and passed by the Australian government. This landmark legislation aims to protect children from the potential harms of social media by establishing a minimum age requirement (proposed as 16 years) for accessing social media platforms. The bill places the burden of age verification and enforcement on the social media companies rather than the parents or the children.
- Option b (India) has various IT rules and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, but not this specific bill.
- Option c (France) has implemented laws regarding parental consent for minors on social media, but not this specific 2024 Amendment Bill.
- Option d (Bangladesh) has not passed a bill by this specific name in 2024.
The major health initiative which is being set up in Mizoram with JICA funding is:
A)
Biarabi-Sairang rail link
B)
Tut river hydropower plant
C)
Airport at Lunglei
D)
Super Speciality Cancer & Research Centre
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has provided funding and technical support for the establishment of a Super Speciality Cancer & Research Centre in Mizoram. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve healthcare infrastructure in the Northeast region of India, specifically targeting the high burden of cancer and the lack of specialized treatment facilities in the state.
Analysis of other options:
- Option (a) Biarabi-Sairang rail link is a railway infrastructure project, not a health initiative.
- Option (b) Tut river hydropower plant is an energy project.
- Option (c) Airport at Lunglei is a transportation infrastructure project.
Since the question specifically asks for a 'health initiative', only option (d) fits the criteria.
What is the primary purpose of the Sahyog Portal?
A)
Facilitating consumer grievance redressal
B)
Issuing takedown orders for unlawful online content
C)
Promoting digital literacy among users
D)
Registering new social media accounts
Option B is correct: Issuing takedown orders for unlawful online content.
On march 2022, the chief minister of which of the following states had signed a pact to resolve the border dispute in six places?
A)
Punjab and Haryana
B)
Assam and Manipur
C)
Assam and Meghalaya
D)
Assam and Nagaland
In March 2022, the Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya signed an agreement in New Delhi to resolve their long-pending inter-state border dispute in six of the 12 disputed areas. Therefore, option (c) is correct.
Why others are incorrect:
- (a) Punjab and Haryana: no such March 2022 pact for six disputed places.
- (b) Assam and Manipur: border issues exist, but this specific six-place pact was not with Manipur.
- (d) Assam and Nagaland: border disputes exist, but the March 2022 agreement in six places was not with Nagaland.
Madhabi Puri Buch is the present chairperson of :
A)
SBI
B)
SEBI
C)
TRAI
D)
National Commission for Women
Madhabi Puri Buch is the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). She became the first woman to head SEBI. Therefore, option (b) is correct. The other options are incorrect because she is not the chairperson of SBI, TRAI, or the National Commission for Women.
On December 2021, which country has become the first country in the world to go paperless?
A)
UAE
B)
Qatar
C)
Sweden
D)
Switzerland
In December 2021, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), specifically Dubai, announced that it had become the first paperless government in the world under the Dubai Paperless Strategy. Hence the correct answer is UAE. The other options—Qatar, Sweden, and Switzerland—had not made this specific declaration in December 2021.