1. ‘Pandit Ram Narayan’ has passed away, who was he?
A. Novelist
B. Astrologer
C. Sarangi player
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C.Sarangi player
SOLUTION :
A renowned Sarangi player, recently passed away, leaving a significant impact on Indian classical music.
2. On which day was ‘World Science Day for Peace and Development’ celebrated recently?
A. 08 November
B. 09 November
C. 11 November
D. 10 November
ANSWER: D.10 November
SOLUTION:
World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated on 10 November, emphasizing the role of science in promoting peace and development worldwide.
3. Where among the following has the ‘Women’s ASIAN Hockey Champions Trophy 2024’ started?
A. Rajgir
B. Nagpur
C. Kanpur
D. Delhi
ANSWER : A.Rajgir
SOLUTION:
Commenced in Rajgir, showcasing top women’s hockey teams from Asia.
4. Which of the following countries has announced to withdraw itself from the role of mediator between Israel and Hamas?
A. Germany
B. Japan
C. Singapore
D. Qatar
ANSWER: D.Qatar
SOLUTION:
Qatar announced its withdrawal from mediating between Israel and Hamas, impacting the peace process in the region.
5. Which of the following has topped the recently released Global City Index?
A. Dubai
B. Singapore
C. Sydney
D. Japan
ANSWER: A.Dubai
SOLUTION:
Dubai topped the recently released Global City Index, which recognizes its global connectivity and economic influence.<
6. The Toto Tribe primarily resides in which state?
A. Odisha
B. West Bengal
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pradesh
ANSWER: B.West Bengal
SOLUTION:
The Toto is a primitive and isolated tribal group residing only in a small enclave called Totopara in the Jalpaiguri of West Bengal, India.
7. Which day is observed as National Education Day?
A. November 10
B. November 11
C. November 09
D. November 08
ANSWER: B.November 11
SOLUTION :
November 11 is observed as National Education Day, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India’s first education minister. Maulana Azad was a journalist, freedom fighter, and senior Congress leader.
8. Which of the following has become the second-largest smartphone market in terms of unit volume in the third quarter of 2024?
A. America
B. China
C. Russia
D. India
ANSWER: D.India
SOLUTION:
In the third quarter of 2024, India became the second-largest smartphone market by unit volume, reflecting its growing consumer base.
9. In which of the following has India signed the host country agreement for setting up the “BIMSTEC” (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) energy hub?
A. New Delhi
B. Bengaluru
C. Jaipur
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: B.Bengaluru
SOLUTION:
India signed the host country agreement for establishing the BIMSTEC energy hub in Bengaluru, promoting regional energy cooperation.
10. Which city is the host of Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024?
A. Jaipur, Rajasthan
B. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajgir, Bihar
D. Indore, Madhya Pradesh
ANSWER: C.Rajgir, Bihar
SOLUTION:
The Indian women’s hockey team will take on three-time winners South Korea in their next league stage match in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar, as they bid to defend their title this year at home.