1. Which of the following countries has opened the first atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica?
A. America
B. England
C. India
D. China
ANSWER: D.China
SOLUTION :
China has opened the first atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica, contributing to global climate research.
2. Which of the following state governments has completely banned beef?
A. Maharashtra
B. Assam
C. Gujarat
D. Kerala
ANSWER: B.Assam
SOLUTION:
The state government of Assam has completely banned beef, implementing new measures to regulate and monitor meat consumption.
3. Recently ‘Sita-Ram Vivah Pachami Mahotsav’ will be held in which of the following?
A. Nepal
B. India
C. Maldives
D. Sri Lanka
ANSWER : A.Nepal
SOLUTION:
The Sita-Ram Vivah Pachami Mahotsav will be held in Nepal, celebrating the mythical marriage of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita.
4. Which state of India has become the first to fully implement three criminal laws?
A. Haryana
B. Gujarat
C. Bihar
D. Chandigarh
ANSWER: D.Chandigarh
SOLUTION:
Chandigarh has become the first state in India to fully implement three criminal laws, setting a precedent for legal reforms.
5. On which day ‘Indian Navy Day’ was celebrated recently?
A. 01 December
B. 02 December
C. 03 December
D. 04 December
ANSWER: D.04 December
SOLUTION:
Indian Navy Day celebrated on 4 December, recognizing the achievements and sacrifices of the Indian Navy in safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests.
6. Recently the government has launched which of the following portals for fair trade and consumer protection?
A. E-map
B. E-seed
C. E-Trade
D. E-Mohini
ANSWER: A.E-map
SOLUTION:
The government has launched the E-Map portal for fair trade and consumer protection, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability.
7. Donald Trump has nominated whom among the following as ambassador to UK?
A. Masad Bulos
B. Tulsi Gabbard
C. Warren Stephens
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C.Warren Stephens
SOLUTION :
Donald Trump has nominated Warren Stephens as the ambassador to the UK, reflecting diplomatic appointments under his administration.
8. Which state/UT is the host of International Gita Mahotsav-2024?
A. New Delhi
B. Rajasthan
C. Haryana
D. Ladakh
ANSWER: C.Haryana
SOLUTION:
Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya inaugurated the International Gita Mahotsav on 5 December 2024 in Kurukshetra, Haryana. The festival celebrates the birth of the ‘Srimad Bhagwat Gita,’ where Lord Krishna advised Arjuna during the Mahabharata war. This year, Tanzania is the foreign partner country, and Odisha is the State partner.
9. Tikhir Tribe is primarily found in which state?
A. Assam
B. Manipur
C. Mizoram
D. Nagaland
ANSWER: D.Nagaland
SOLUTION:
The Tikhir tribe is one of the indigenous Naga tribes found in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. Some live across the border in Myanmar. They speak a language called Naga Yimchungru, which is part of the Tibeto-Burman language family, like most Naga languages.
10. Trouessartia thalassina and Proterothrix sibillae, which were seen in news, belongs to which species?
A. Feather Mite
B. Fish
C. Spider
D. Bat
ANSWER: A.Feather Mite
SOLUTION:
Researchers in Meghalaya’s subtropical forests discovered two new feather mite species: Trouessartia thalassina and Proterothrix sibillae. Trouessartia thalassina was found on the Verditer Flycatcher, named for its sea-green plumage; it has unique semi-ovate structures in males and non-sclerotized lacunae in females. Proterothrix sibillae, found on the Small Niltava, is larger and named after naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian. Feather mites are microscopic arachnids that feed on oils and debris in bird feathers, usually benefiting their hosts but sometimes turning parasitic. They spread through close bird contact, especially during nesting.