1. Which of the following bank has launched Pragati Savings Account?
A. HDFC Bank
B. BOB
C. YES Bank
D. SBI
ANSWER: A.HDFC Bank
SOLUTION :
HDFC Bank has launched the Pragati Savings Account, offering a new banking solution to promote financial inclusion.
2. Which of the following state governments will launch an insurance scheme to cover the entire cattle population?
A. Haryana
B. Gujarat
C. Bihar
D. Kerala
ANSWER: D.Kerala
SOLUTION:
The state government of Kerala will launch an insurance scheme to cover the entire cattle population, ensuring protection and support for farmers.
3. In which of the following states, the two-day ‘Mengong’ festival was celebrated?
A. Meghalaya
B. Mizoram
C. Assam
D. Manipur
ANSWER : A.Meghalaya
SOLUTION:
The two-day Mengong festival was celebrated in Meghalaya, showcasing the region’s rich cultural traditions and festivities.
4. In which of the following states “BUS SANGWARI APP” has been launched?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Assam
C. Odisha
D. Bihar
ANSWER: A.Chhattisgarh
SOLUTION:
The “BUS SANGWARI APP” has been launched in Chhattisgarh, aimed at improving public transportation and passenger services.
5. On which day ‘World AIDS Day’ has been celebrated recently?
A. 01 December
B. 02 December
C. 30 November
D. 29 November
ANSWER: A 01 December
SOLUTION:
World AIDS Day celebrated on 1 December, focusing on raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and promoting prevention, treatment, and support for those affected.<
6. What kind of disease is Handigodu, that was recently seen in news?
A. Cardiovascular disease
B. Rare disease
C. Respiratory disease
D. Bone and Joint disease
ANSWER: D.Bone and Joint disease
SOLUTION:
Handigodu disease, a rare genetic condition affecting the nervous system, leads to muscle weakness, joint deformities, and skeletal abnormalities. The condition was initially discovered in 1978 in Handigodu village, Sagar taluk, Shivamogga district.
7. What is the name of the migratory bird that recently broke the record for the longest migratory flight to Rajasthan, India?
A. Northern Shoveler
B. Greater Flamingo
C. Demoiselle Crane
D. Bluethroat
ANSWER: C.Demoiselle Crane
SOLUTION :
A Siberian Demoiselle crane, nicknamed Sukpak, has broken the record for the longest migratory flight to Rajasthan, India, covering over 3,676km.
8. Ngada Festival, which was seen in the news, is celebrated by which tribes?
A. Phoms
B. Konyak
C. Rengma
D. Sangtams
ANSWER: C.Rengma
SOLUTION:
The Rengma Naga tribe celebrated the Ngada festival-cum-Mini Hornbill Festival at the Tseminyu RSA ground in Nagaland. The Rengma Nagas are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group living in Nagaland and Assam.
9. Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Bihar
D. Gujarat
ANSWER: D.Gujarat
SOLUTION:
It is located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat. It spans the rugged terrain of the Girnar hills, which are a part of the Saurashtra region. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 2008.
10. The Jorawa Tribe is predominantly found in which part of India?
A. Lakshaweep
B. Assam
C. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
D. Manipur
ANSWER: C.Andaman & Nicobar Islands
SOLUTION:
The Jarawa tribe inhabits today the Western region of South Andaman and Middle Andaman Islands. It has three socially discernable territorial divisions viz. Northern Group occupying Western part of Middle Andaman Island, Southern Group and Central Group occupying Western part of South Andaman Island.