1. On which day ‘International Human Solidarity Day’ was celebrated recently?
A. 19 December
B. 18 December
C. 17 December
D. 20 December
ANSWER: D.20 December
SOLUTION :
International Human Solidarity Day celebrated on 20 December, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation among people worldwide.
2. Who has recently written a book titled ‘Bring It On: The Incredible Story of My Life’?
A. Deepa Malik
B. Mrinal Garg
C. Ravindra Joshi
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A.Deepa Malik
SOLUTION:
Deepa Malik has written a book titled ‘Bring It On: The Incredible Story of My Life’, sharing her inspiring journey.
3. What is the rank of India in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024?
A. 37th
B. 38th
C. 39th
D. 40th
ANSWER : C.39th
SOLUTION:
According to the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India is ranked 39th among 119 countries. In the previous index published in 2021, India was ranked 54th.
4. Which country is the host of 12th Para Athletics World Championships in 2025?
A. Myanmar
B. India
C. Russia
D. China
ANSWER: B.India
SOLUTION:
India will host the Para Athletics World Championships 2025, marking the first time the event is held in the country. The event will take place from September 26 to October 5 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, also hosting the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in March 2025.
5. Orans are traditional sacred groves found in which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Bihar
D. Odisha
ANSWER: A.Rajasthan
SOLUTION:
Orans are traditional sacred groves found in Rajasthan. These are community forests, preserved and managed by rural communities through institutions and codes that mark such forests as sacred. There are often local deities associated with Oran.
6. The Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) connects which two cities of India and Russia?
A. Mumbai and Moscow
B. Cuttack and St. Petersburg
C. Chennai and Vladivostok
D. Bhubaneswar and Moscow
ANSWER: C.Chennai and Vladivostok
SOLUTION:
The Chennai-Vladivostok Sea Route, also known as the EMC, connects South India with Russia’s Far East region. The corridor significantly reduces cargo transit time by up to 16 days and cuts distance by up to 40%, making it a highly efficient trade route.
7. The slogan – “Pure banking, Nothing Else”, is raised by _____.
A. ICICI Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. SBI Bank
D. Baroda Banka
ANSWER: C.SBI Bank
SOLUTION :
Pure Banking, Nothing Else is a slogan raised by SBI (State Bank of India).
8. Which High Court has declared breastfeeding as a fundamental right and the basis of life?
A. Sikkim HC
B. Kerala HC
C. Delhi HC
D. Jharkhand HC
ANSWER: B.Kerala HC
SOLUTION:
The Karnataka High Court upheld the decision of CAT which granted 120 days of Child Care Leave to a nurse after observing that a lactating mother has a Fundamental Right to breastfeed her baby and to spend reasonable time with it as is required for its rearing.
9. India’s largest AI city will be built in 200 acres where?
A. New Delhi
B. Assam
C. Hyderabad
D. Bengaluru
ANSWER: C.Hyderabad
SOLUTION:
The state government wants to make Hyderabad India’s AI capital. To achieve this, they plan to create a 200-acre AI City. The project aims to boost Telangana’s economy, education and governance through partnerships and collaborations.
10. Where among the following was the 24th BIMSTEC meeting held recently?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Thailand
C. Nepal
D. Bhutan
ANSWER: B.Thailand
SOLUTION:
The 24th BIMSTEC meeting was held in Thailand, focusing on regional cooperation and development.