1. Recently Madhav Tiger Reserve has become the 8th Tiger Reserve of which of the following states?
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Madhya Pradesh
ANSWER: D.Madhya Pradesh
SOLUTION :
Madhav Tiger Reserve has become the 8th Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh, enhancing wildlife conservation efforts in the state.
2. Who has recently taken over as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
A. Jai Shah
B. Greg Barkley
C. Ricky Ponting
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A.Jai Shah
SOLUTION:
Jai Shah has taken over as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), leading the global governing body of cricket.
3. Which of the following has been recently declared as the 76th district of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Maha Kumbh Mela
B. Gorakh Dham
C. Vishwanath Dham
D. None of the above
ANSWER : A.Maha Kumbh Mela
SOLUTION:
Maha Kumbh Mela has been declared as the 76th district of Uttar Pradesh, recognizing its cultural and religious significance.
4. In which of the following states has the Khel Mahakumbh 2024 been inaugurated?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Assam
C. Odisha
D. Bihar
ANSWER: A.Uttarakhand
SOLUTION:
The Khel Mahakumbh 2024 has been inaugurated in Uttarakhand, promoting sports and physical fitness among the youth.
5. On which day ‘National Pollution Control Day’ was celebrated recently?
A. 01 December
B. 02 December
C. 30 November
D. 29 November
ANSWER: B.02 December
SOLUTION:
National Pollution Control Day celebrated on 2 December, highlighting the importance of pollution control measures to protect the environment and public health.<
6. Which city is the host of World Maritime Technology conference (WMTC) 2024?
A. New Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Chennai
D. Bhopal
ANSWER: C.Chennai
SOLUTION:
The World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) held in Chennai from December 4 to 6, 2024. This marks the first return to India in 15 years, with the previous event held in Mumbai.
7. Which day is observed as International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) annually?
A. 02 December
B. 03 December
C. 04 December
D. 05 December
ANSWER: B.03 December
SOLUTION :
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is celebrated annually on December 3 – YouTube.
8. What kind of infection is Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA), that was recently seen in news?
A. Viral infection
B. Bacterial infection
C. Fungal infection
D. Parasitic infection
ANSWER: C.Fungal infection
SOLUTION:
Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is a fungal infection caused by the inhalation of spores from Aspergillus spp., most commonly Aspergillus fumigatus, although similar clinical and radiological presentation can also be attributed to other fungi
9. Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary has been declared as 8th Tiger Reserve of which state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Gujarat
ANSWER: B. Madhya Pradesh
SOLUTION:
Madhya Pradesh officially declared Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary as a Ratapani Tiger Reserve under Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. Ratapani, now the state’s eighth tiger reserve, has an estimated 90 tigers. It spans Raisen and Sehore districts, serving as a critical tiger habitat linked to the Satpura ranges.
10. Which international organization recently declared West Bengal a top destination for heritage tourism?
A. World Bank
B. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
C. United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
D. International Air Transport Association (IATA)
ANSWER: B.United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
SOLUTION:
UNESCO has recognized West Bengal as a top destination for heritage tourism. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee highlighted the state’s progress in religious, heritage, and tea tourism. This recognition has boosted tourism and created thousands of jobs for youth.