1. Who among the following has won the Chennai Grandmaster title?
A. Levon Aronian
B. Arjun Erigesi
C. Arvind Chidambaram
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C.Arvind Chidambaram
SOLUTION :
Arvind Chidambaram clinched the prestigious Chennai Grandmaster title, showcasing his exceptional skills and strategic prowess in chess.
2. On which day was’ National Education Day’ celebrated recently?
A. 11 November
B. 09 November
C. 12 November
D. 13 November
ANSWER: A.11 November
SOLUTION:
National Education Day is celebrated on 11 November, this day honours the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India, and highlights the importance of education in the nation’s development.
3. Where was the space exercise ‘Antriksha Abhyas 2024’ inaugurated?
A. Bhopal
B. Hyderabad
C. New Delhi
D. Chennai
ANSWER : C.New Delhi
SOLUTION:
Defence Space Agency inaugurated a first-ever space exercise Antariksha Abhyas-2024 in New Delhi
4. In which of the following ‘International Ancient Art Festival’ has been organized?
A. Jaipur
B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru
D. New Delhi
ANSWER: D.New Delhi
SOLUTION:
Qatar announced its withdrawal from mediating between Israel and Hamas, impacting the peace process in the region.
5. Which ministry recently launched the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme?
A. Ministry of Tourism
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Urban Development
D. Ministry of MSME
ANSWER: B.Ministry of Finance
SOLUTION:
Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme, organised jointly by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) in presence of Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Minister for MSMEs.<
6. Which of the following states has the ‘folk festival Igas Bagwal’ been celebrated?
A. Odisha
B. West Bengal
C. Uttarakhand
D. Arunachal Pradesh
ANSWER: C.Uttarakhand
SOLUTION:
Celebrated in Uttarakhand, this traditional folk festival is marked by vibrant cultural performances and rituals, reflecting the rich heritage of the region.
7. Which organization recently hosted the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) in Delhi?
A. United Nations Development Programme
B. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
C. European Telecommunications Standards Institute
D. World Bank
ANSWER: B.Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
SOLUTION :
The event, organized by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and hosted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), brings together experts, international delegates, industry representatives, and service providers from across the region to discuss telecommunication regulations and policy challenges.
8. What kind of disease is Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), that was recently seen in news?
A. Skin disease
B. Cardiovascular disease
C. Respiratory disease
D. Brain disorder
ANSWER: A.Skin disease
SOLUTION:
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare, life-threatening skin condition. It’s the most severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. TEN is usually the result of your body’s immune system reacting to a medication. It causes painful, blistering, peeling skin on at least 30% of the body, leading to open erosions.
9. Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project (SLHEP) is located on the border of which two states?
A. Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
C. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
D. Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
ANSWER: D.Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
SOLUTION:
Power generation at the controversial Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is set to begin next year. The project is a gravity dam under construction on the Subansiri River, located on the borders of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. It is a run-of-river hydroelectric project and will be the largest in India once completed. The dam will be 116 meters high from the river bed and 130 meters from the foundation, with a length of 284 meters. Developed by National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC), the project will generate 2,000 MW from eight 250 MW units upon completion.
10. Which of the following countries will build a Mindfulness City to attract investment and create employment?
A. Bhutan
B. Sri Lanka
C. Singapore
D. Nepal
ANSWER: A.Bhutan
SOLUTION:
Bhutan announced plans to build a Mindfulness City, aiming to attract investment and create employment opportunities while promoting mental well-being.