1. On which day ‘National Consumer Day’ was celebrated recently?
A. 21 December
B. 22 December
C. 23 December
D. 24 December
ANSWER: D.24 December
SOLUTION :
National Consumer Day celebrated on 24 December, emphasizing consumer rights and protection in the marketplace.
2. In which of the following will the National Science Drama Festival be organized?
A. Hyderabad
B. Surat
C. Delhi
D. Bengaluru
ANSWER: C.Delhi
SOLUTION:
To be organized in Delhi, promoting science and creativity among students through drama and performance.
3. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2024 is instituted by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Ministry of Defence
D. None of the above
ANSWER : B.Ministry of Women and Child Development
SOLUTION:
The award is organized and presented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.
4. Lion-tailed Macaque is mainly found in which region of India?
A. Eastern Ghats
B. Himalayas
C. Western Ghats
D. North eastern
ANSWER: C.Western Ghats
SOLUTION:
The lion-tailed macaques are only native to India. There, they live in the Western Ghats hills and mountains of southwestern India. They are primarily endemic to small and severely fragmented rainforests of the Western Ghats in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
5. Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project is inaugurated in which state recently?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Jharkhand
D. Bihar
ANSWER: A.Madhya Pradesh
SOLUTION:
In line with his commitment to energy sufficiency and promoting green energy, Prime Minister inaugurated the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project established at Omkareshwar in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.
6. The country’s first digital museum made of Jaisalmer stones has been opened in which of the following?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Haryana
D. Punjab
ANSWER: A.Maharashtra
SOLUTION:
The country’s first digital museum made of Jaisalmer stones has been opened in Maharashtra, showcasing cultural heritage through technology.
7. Who among the following has received the ‘Shri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Award’ for leadership?
A. Shivraj Singh Chouhan
B. Dharmendra Pradhan
C. Dr. S. Jaishankar
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C.Dr. S. Jaishankar
SOLUTION :
Dr. S. Jaishankar received the ‘Shri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Award’ for leadership, acknowledging his contributions to international diplomacy.
8. Which country has ranked first in the recently released ‘Network Readiness Index’?
A. Singapore
B. Japan
C. Finland
D. America
ANSWER: D.America
SOLUTION:
America ranked first in the recently released ‘Network Readiness Index,’ highlighting its advancements in digital connectivity.
9. Which of the following banks has done the first gold forward deal from Gujarat GIFT City?
A. SBI Bank
B. Yes Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. HDFC Bank
ANSWER: D.HDFC Bank
SOLUTION:
HDFC Bank has done the first gold forward deal from Gujarat GIFT City, pioneering financial innovations in the region.
10. Which of the following countries has extended visa exemption for citizens of India and China till 2026?
A. Maldives
B. Singapore
C. Thailand
D. Malaysia
ANSWER: D.Malaysia
SOLUTION:
Malaysia extended visa exemption for citizens of India and China till 2026, facilitating easier travel and stronger ties.